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Add 48/35 and 20/42

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 20/42

48/35 + 20/42 is 194/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    48/35 = 48 × 6/35 × 6 = 288/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    20/42 = 20 × 5/42 × 5 = 100/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/210 + 100/210 = 288 + 100/210 = 388/210
  5. 388/210 simplified gives 194/105
  6. So, 48/35 + 20/42 = 194/105
    In mixed form: 189/105

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