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Add 48/36 and 45/10

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

48/36 + 45/10 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   45/10 = 45 × 18/10 × 18 = 810/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/180 + 810/180 = 240 + 810/180 = 1050/180
5. 1050/180 simplified gives 35/6
6. So, 48/36 + 45/10 = 35/6
   In mixed form: 55/6

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