Add 24/4 and 35/48
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 35/48
24/4 + 35/48 is 323/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
24/4 = 24 × 12/4 × 12 = 288/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48 - Add the two like fractions:
288/48 + 35/48 = 288 + 35/48 = 323/48 - So, 24/4 + 35/48 = 323/48
In mixed form: 635/48
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