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Add 48/45 and 49/48

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

48/45 + 49/48 is 167/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   48/45 = 48 × 16/45 × 16 = 768/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   49/48 = 49 × 15/48 × 15 = 735/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/720 + 735/720 = 768 + 735/720 = 1503/720
5. 1503/720 simplified gives 167/80
6. So, 48/45 + 49/48 = 167/80
   In mixed form: 27/80

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