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Add 35/18 and 48/8

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 6 0/8

35/18 + 48/8 is 143/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   48/8 = 48 × 9/8 × 9 = 432/72
4. Add the two fractions:
   140/72 + 432/72 = 140 + 432/72 = 572/72
5. 572/72 simplified gives 143/18
6. So, 35/18 + 48/8 = 143/18
   In mixed form: 717/18

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