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Add 35/48 and 56/28

1^st number: 35/48, 2^nd number: 2 0/28

35/48 + 56/28 is 131/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   56/28 = 56 × 12/28 × 12 = 672/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/336 + 672/336 = 245 + 672/336 = 917/336
5. 917/336 simplified gives 131/48
6. So, 35/48 + 56/28 = 131/48
   In mixed form: 235/48

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