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Add 2/48 and 35/81

2/48 + 35/81 is 307/648.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   2/48 = 2 × 27/48 × 27 = 54/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   35/81 = 35 × 16/81 × 16 = 560/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/1296 + 560/1296 = 54 + 560/1296 = 614/1296
5. 614/1296 simplified gives 307/648
6. So, 2/48 + 35/81 = 307/648

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