Add 35/3 and 4/48, Solve 11 2/3 + 4/48 as a fraction

Add 35/3 and 4/48

1^st number: 11 2/3, 2^nd number: 4/48

35/3 + 4/48 is 47/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
35/3 = 35 × 16/3 × 16 = 560/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48
Add the two like fractions:
560/48 + 4/48 = 560 + 4/48 = 564/48
564/48 simplified gives 47/4
So, 35/3 + 4/48 = 47/4
In mixed form: 113/4

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