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Add 18/6 and 35/48

1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 35/48

18/6 + 35/48 is 179/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    18/6 = 18 × 8/6 × 8 = 144/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/48 + 35/48 = 144 + 35/48 = 179/48
  5. So, 18/6 + 35/48 = 179/48
    In mixed form: 335/48

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