Add 2/6 and 48/35, Solve 2/6 + 1 13/35 as a fraction

Add 2/6 and 48/35

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 13/35

2/6 + 48/35 is 179/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
48/35 = 48 × 6/35 × 6 = 288/210
Add the two like fractions:
70/210 + 288/210 = 70 + 288/210 = 358/210
358/210 simplified gives 179/105
So, 2/6 + 48/35 = 179/105
In mixed form: 174/105

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