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Add 2/4 and 48/35

1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 1 13/35

2/4 + 48/35 is 131/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    48/35 = 48 × 4/35 × 4 = 192/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/140 + 192/140 = 70 + 192/140 = 262/140
  5. 262/140 simplified gives 131/70
  6. So, 2/4 + 48/35 = 131/70
    In mixed form: 161/70

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