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Add 48/45 and 49/96

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 49/96

48/45 + 49/96 is 757/480.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   48/45 = 48 × 32/45 × 32 = 1536/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   49/96 = 49 × 15/96 × 15 = 735/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1536/1440 + 735/1440 = 1536 + 735/1440 = 2271/1440
5. 2271/1440 simplified gives 757/480
6. So, 48/45 + 49/96 = 757/480
   In mixed form: 1277/480

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