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Add 48/70 and 84/45

1^st number: 48/70, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

48/70 + 84/45 is 268/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   48/70 = 48 × 9/70 × 9 = 432/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   84/45 = 84 × 14/45 × 14 = 1176/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/630 + 1176/630 = 432 + 1176/630 = 1608/630
5. 1608/630 simplified gives 268/105
6. So, 48/70 + 84/45 = 268/105
   In mixed form: 258/105

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