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Add 48/35 and 84/45

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

48/35 + 84/45 is 68/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   48/35 = 48 × 9/35 × 9 = 432/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   84/45 = 84 × 7/45 × 7 = 588/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/315 + 588/315 = 432 + 588/315 = 1020/315
5. 1020/315 simplified gives 68/21
6. So, 48/35 + 84/45 = 68/21
   In mixed form: 35/21

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