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Add 35/4 and 75/48

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 27/48

35/4 + 75/48 is 165/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   35/4 = 35 × 12/4 × 12 = 420/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   75/48 = 75 × 1/48 × 1 = 75/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/48 + 75/48 = 420 + 75/48 = 495/48
5. 495/48 simplified gives 165/16
6. So, 35/4 + 75/48 = 165/16
   In mixed form: 105/16

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