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Add 48/35 and 20/72

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 20/72

48/35 + 20/72 is 1039/630.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   48/35 = 48 × 72/35 × 72 = 3456/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   20/72 = 20 × 35/72 × 35 = 700/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3456/2520 + 700/2520 = 3456 + 700/2520 = 4156/2520
5. 4156/2520 simplified gives 1039/630
6. So, 48/35 + 20/72 = 1039/630
   In mixed form: 1409/630

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