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Add 75/48 and 35/28

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 1 7/28

75/48 + 35/28 is 45/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   75/48 = 75 × 7/48 × 7 = 525/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   35/28 = 35 × 12/28 × 12 = 420/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/336 + 420/336 = 525 + 420/336 = 945/336
5. 945/336 simplified gives 45/16
6. So, 75/48 + 35/28 = 45/16
   In mixed form: 213/16

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