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Add 70/45 and 48/24

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

70/45 + 48/24 is 32/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   48/24 = 48 × 15/24 × 15 = 720/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/360 + 720/360 = 560 + 720/360 = 1280/360
5. 1280/360 simplified gives 32/9
6. So, 70/45 + 48/24 = 32/9
   In mixed form: 35/9

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