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Add 35/48 and 2/6

35/48 + 2/6 is 17/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 6 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    2/6 = 2 × 8/6 × 8 = 16/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/48 + 16/48 = 35 + 16/48 = 51/48
  5. 51/48 simplified gives 17/16
  6. So, 35/48 + 2/6 = 17/16
    In mixed form: 11/16

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