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Add 48/35 and 40/48

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 40/48

48/35 + 40/48 is 463/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   48/35 = 48 × 48/35 × 48 = 2304/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   40/48 = 40 × 35/48 × 35 = 1400/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/1680 + 1400/1680 = 2304 + 1400/1680 = 3704/1680
5. 3704/1680 simplified gives 463/210
6. So, 48/35 + 40/48 = 463/210
   In mixed form: 243/210

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