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Add 48/20 and 35/49

1^st number: 2 8/20, 2^nd number: 35/49

48/20 + 35/49 is 109/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   48/20 = 48 × 49/20 × 49 = 2352/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
   35/49 = 35 × 20/49 × 20 = 700/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/980 + 700/980 = 2352 + 700/980 = 3052/980
5. 3052/980 simplified gives 109/35
6. So, 48/20 + 35/49 = 109/35
   In mixed form: 34/35

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