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Add 48/35 and 56/27

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 2 2/27

48/35 + 56/27 is 3256/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    48/35 = 48 × 27/35 × 27 = 1296/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    56/27 = 56 × 35/27 × 35 = 1960/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/945 + 1960/945 = 1296 + 1960/945 = 3256/945
  5. So, 48/35 + 56/27 = 3256/945
    In mixed form: 3421/945

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