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Add 20/75 and 48/35

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 1 13/35

20/75 + 48/35 is 172/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   20/75 = 20 × 7/75 × 7 = 140/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
   48/35 = 48 × 15/35 × 15 = 720/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/525 + 720/525 = 140 + 720/525 = 860/525
5. 860/525 simplified gives 172/105
6. So, 20/75 + 48/35 = 172/105
   In mixed form: 167/105

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