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Add 48/3 and 56/35

1^st number: 16 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

48/3 + 56/35 is 88/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
   48/3 = 48 × 35/3 × 35 = 1680/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   56/35 = 56 × 3/35 × 3 = 168/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/105 + 168/105 = 1680 + 168/105 = 1848/105
5. 1848/105 simplified gives 88/5
6. So, 48/3 + 56/35 = 88/5
   In mixed form: 173/5

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