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Add 48/45 and 70/32

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

48/45 + 70/32 is 781/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 32 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 32 × 45 = 1440,
   70/32 = 70 × 45/32 × 45 = 3150/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1536/1440 + 3150/1440 = 1536 + 3150/1440 = 4686/1440
5. 4686/1440 simplified gives 781/240
6. So, 48/45 + 70/32 = 781/240
   In mixed form: 361/240

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