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Add 35/18 and 60/48

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

35/18 + 60/48 is 115/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   35/18 = 35 × 8/18 × 8 = 280/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   60/48 = 60 × 3/48 × 3 = 180/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/144 + 180/144 = 280 + 180/144 = 460/144
5. 460/144 simplified gives 115/36
6. So, 35/18 + 60/48 = 115/36
   In mixed form: 37/36

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