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Add 90/35 and 20/48

1^st number: 2 20/35, 2^nd number: 20/48

90/35 + 20/48 is 251/84.

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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,
   90/35 = 90 × 48/35 × 48 = 4320/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   20/48 = 20 × 35/48 × 35 = 700/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/1680 + 700/1680 = 4320 + 700/1680 = 5020/1680
5. 5020/1680 simplified gives 251/84
6. So, 90/35 + 20/48 = 251/84
   In mixed form: 283/84

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