Add 2/48 and 35/18, Solve 2/48 + 1 17/18 as a fraction

Add 2/48 and 35/18

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

2/48 + 35/18 is 143/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
35/18 = 35 × 8/18 × 8 = 280/144
Add the two like fractions:
6/144 + 280/144 = 6 + 280/144 = 286/144
286/144 simplified gives 143/72
So, 2/48 + 35/18 = 143/72
In mixed form: 171/72

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