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Add 48/35 and 42/50

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 42/50

48/35 + 42/50 is 387/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   48/35 = 48 × 10/35 × 10 = 480/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/350 + 294/350 = 480 + 294/350 = 774/350
5. 774/350 simplified gives 387/175
6. So, 48/35 + 42/50 = 387/175
   In mixed form: 237/175

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