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Add 35/3 and 5/48

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 5/48

35/3 + 5/48 is 565/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    35/3 = 35 × 16/3 × 16 = 560/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    5/48 = 5 × 1/48 × 1 = 5/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/48 + 5/48 = 560 + 5/48 = 565/48
  5. So, 35/3 + 5/48 = 565/48
    In mixed form: 1137/48

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