Add 35/6 and 12/48
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 12/48
35/6 + 12/48 is 73/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
35/6 = 35 × 8/6 × 8 = 280/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
12/48 = 12 × 1/48 × 1 = 12/48 - Add the two like fractions:
280/48 + 12/48 = 280 + 12/48 = 292/48 - 292/48 simplified gives 73/12
- So, 35/6 + 12/48 = 73/12
In mixed form: 61/12
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