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Add 70/45 and 24/48

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 24/48

70/45 + 24/48 is 37/18.

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,
   70/45 = 70 × 16/45 × 16 = 1120/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   24/48 = 24 × 15/48 × 15 = 360/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/720 + 360/720 = 1120 + 360/720 = 1480/720
5. 1480/720 simplified gives 37/18
6. So, 70/45 + 24/48 = 37/18
   In mixed form: 21/18

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