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Add 48/28 and 2/35

1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 2/35

48/28 + 2/35 is 62/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    48/28 = 48 × 5/28 × 5 = 240/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/140 + 8/140 = 240 + 8/140 = 248/140
  5. 248/140 simplified gives 62/35
  6. So, 48/28 + 2/35 = 62/35
    In mixed form: 127/35

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