Add 35/4 and 4/48, Solve 8 3/4 + 4/48 as a fraction

Add 35/4 and 4/48

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 4/48

35/4 + 4/48 is 53/6.

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,
35/4 = 35 × 12/4 × 12 = 420/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48
Add the two like fractions:
420/48 + 4/48 = 420 + 4/48 = 424/48
424/48 simplified gives 53/6
So, 35/4 + 4/48 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6

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