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Add 48/45 and 70/42

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

48/45 + 70/42 is 41/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   70/42 = 70 × 15/42 × 15 = 1050/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/630 + 1050/630 = 672 + 1050/630 = 1722/630
5. 1722/630 simplified gives 41/15
6. So, 48/45 + 70/42 = 41/15
   In mixed form: 211/15

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