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Add 48/35 and 21/30

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 21/30

48/35 + 21/30 is 29/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
   21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/210 + 147/210 = 288 + 147/210 = 435/210
5. 435/210 simplified gives 29/14
6. So, 48/35 + 21/30 = 29/14
   In mixed form: 21/14

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