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Add 48/20 and 35/8

1^st number: 2 8/20, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

48/20 + 35/8 is 271/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   48/20 = 48 × 2/20 × 2 = 96/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   35/8 = 35 × 5/8 × 5 = 175/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/40 + 175/40 = 96 + 175/40 = 271/40
5. So, 48/20 + 35/8 = 271/40
   In mixed form: 631/40

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