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Add 48/36 and 18/35

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 18/35

48/36 + 18/35 is 194/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   48/36 = 48 × 35/36 × 35 = 1680/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   18/35 = 18 × 36/35 × 36 = 648/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/1260 + 648/1260 = 1680 + 648/1260 = 2328/1260
5. 2328/1260 simplified gives 194/105
6. So, 48/36 + 18/35 = 194/105
   In mixed form: 189/105

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