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Add 64/45 and 70/48

1^st number: 1 19/45, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

64/45 + 70/48 is 1037/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   64/45 = 64 × 16/45 × 16 = 1024/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   70/48 = 70 × 15/48 × 15 = 1050/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1024/720 + 1050/720 = 1024 + 1050/720 = 2074/720
5. 2074/720 simplified gives 1037/360
6. So, 64/45 + 70/48 = 1037/360
   In mixed form: 2317/360

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