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Add 48/35 and 20/80

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 20/80

48/35 + 20/80 is 227/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   48/35 = 48 × 16/35 × 16 = 768/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   20/80 = 20 × 7/80 × 7 = 140/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/560 + 140/560 = 768 + 140/560 = 908/560
5. 908/560 simplified gives 227/140
6. So, 48/35 + 20/80 = 227/140
   In mixed form: 187/140

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