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Add 48/35 and 30/60

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 30/60

48/35 + 30/60 is 131/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   48/35 = 48 × 12/35 × 12 = 576/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/420 + 210/420 = 576 + 210/420 = 786/420
5. 786/420 simplified gives 131/70
6. So, 48/35 + 30/60 = 131/70
   In mixed form: 161/70

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