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Add 75/45 and 35/48

1^st number: 1 30/45, 2^nd number: 35/48

75/45 + 35/48 is 115/48.

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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,
   75/45 = 75 × 16/45 × 16 = 1200/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   35/48 = 35 × 15/48 × 15 = 525/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/720 + 525/720 = 1200 + 525/720 = 1725/720
5. 1725/720 simplified gives 115/48
6. So, 75/45 + 35/48 = 115/48
   In mixed form: 219/48

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