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Add 48/21 and 28/35

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 28/35

48/21 + 28/35 is 108/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   48/21 = 48 × 5/21 × 5 = 240/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   28/35 = 28 × 3/35 × 3 = 84/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/105 + 84/105 = 240 + 84/105 = 324/105
5. 324/105 simplified gives 108/35
6. So, 48/21 + 28/35 = 108/35
   In mixed form: 33/35

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