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Add 6/35 and 56/48

1^st number: 6/35, 2^nd number: 1 8/48

6/35 + 56/48 is 281/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   6/35 = 6 × 48/35 × 48 = 288/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   56/48 = 56 × 35/48 × 35 = 1960/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/1680 + 1960/1680 = 288 + 1960/1680 = 2248/1680
5. 2248/1680 simplified gives 281/210
6. So, 6/35 + 56/48 = 281/210
   In mixed form: 171/210

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