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Add 48/35 and 84/20

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

48/35 + 84/20 is 39/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   48/35 = 48 × 4/35 × 4 = 192/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   84/20 = 84 × 7/20 × 7 = 588/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/140 + 588/140 = 192 + 588/140 = 780/140
5. 780/140 simplified gives 39/7
6. So, 48/35 + 84/20 = 39/7
   In mixed form: 54/7

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