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Add 48/45 and 49/24

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

48/45 + 49/24 is 373/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   48/45 = 48 × 8/45 × 8 = 384/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   49/24 = 49 × 15/24 × 15 = 735/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/360 + 735/360 = 384 + 735/360 = 1119/360
5. 1119/360 simplified gives 373/120
6. So, 48/45 + 49/24 = 373/120
   In mixed form: 313/120

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