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Add 5/48 and 35/8

1^st number: 5/48, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

5/48 + 35/8 is 215/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   5/48 = 5 × 1/48 × 1 = 5/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   35/8 = 35 × 6/8 × 6 = 210/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/48 + 210/48 = 5 + 210/48 = 215/48
5. So, 5/48 + 35/8 = 215/48
   In mixed form: 423/48

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