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Add 48/45 and 40/64

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 40/64

48/45 + 40/64 is 203/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
   48/45 = 48 × 64/45 × 64 = 3072/2880
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
   40/64 = 40 × 45/64 × 45 = 1800/2880
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3072/2880 + 1800/2880 = 3072 + 1800/2880 = 4872/2880
5. 4872/2880 simplified gives 203/120
6. So, 48/45 + 40/64 = 203/120
   In mixed form: 183/120

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