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Add 48/35 and 42/80

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 42/80

48/35 + 42/80 is 531/280.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   42/80 = 42 × 7/80 × 7 = 294/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/560 + 294/560 = 768 + 294/560 = 1062/560
5. 1062/560 simplified gives 531/280
6. So, 48/35 + 42/80 = 531/280
   In mixed form: 1251/280

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