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Add 56/48 and 2/35

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 2/35

56/48 + 2/35 is 257/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   56/48 = 56 × 35/48 × 35 = 1960/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   2/35 = 2 × 48/35 × 48 = 96/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/1680 + 96/1680 = 1960 + 96/1680 = 2056/1680
5. 2056/1680 simplified gives 257/210
6. So, 56/48 + 2/35 = 257/210
   In mixed form: 147/210

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