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Add 35/12 and 1/48

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 1/48

35/12 + 1/48 is 47/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    35/12 = 35 × 4/12 × 4 = 140/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/48 + 1/48 = 140 + 1/48 = 141/48
  5. 141/48 simplified gives 47/16
  6. So, 35/12 + 1/48 = 47/16
    In mixed form: 215/16

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