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Add 48/45 and 70/16

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

48/45 + 70/16 is 653/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 16 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 16 × 45 = 720,
   70/16 = 70 × 45/16 × 45 = 3150/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/720 + 3150/720 = 768 + 3150/720 = 3918/720
5. 3918/720 simplified gives 653/120
6. So, 48/45 + 70/16 = 653/120
   In mixed form: 553/120

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