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Add 35/54 and 48/8

1st number: 35/54, 2nd number: 6 0/8

35/54 + 48/8 is 359/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    35/54 = 35 × 4/54 × 4 = 140/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    48/8 = 48 × 27/8 × 27 = 1296/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/216 + 1296/216 = 140 + 1296/216 = 1436/216
  5. 1436/216 simplified gives 359/54
  6. So, 35/54 + 48/8 = 359/54
    In mixed form: 635/54

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