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Add 35/3 and 8/48

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 8/48

35/3 + 8/48 is 71/6.

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,
    8/48 = 8 × 1/48 × 1 = 8/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/48 + 8/48 = 560 + 8/48 = 568/48
  5. 568/48 simplified gives 71/6
  6. So, 35/3 + 8/48 = 71/6
    In mixed form: 115/6

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