Add 35/6 and 48/56
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 48/56
35/6 + 48/56 is 281/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
35/6 = 35 × 28/6 × 28 = 980/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
48/56 = 48 × 3/56 × 3 = 144/168 - Add the two like fractions:
980/168 + 144/168 = 980 + 144/168 = 1124/168 - 1124/168 simplified gives 281/42
- So, 35/6 + 48/56 = 281/42
In mixed form: 629/42
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