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Add 35/75 and 63/48

1^st number: 35/75, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

35/75 + 63/48 is 427/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   35/75 = 35 × 16/75 × 16 = 560/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   63/48 = 63 × 25/48 × 25 = 1575/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/1200 + 1575/1200 = 560 + 1575/1200 = 2135/1200
5. 2135/1200 simplified gives 427/240
6. So, 35/75 + 63/48 = 427/240
   In mixed form: 1187/240

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