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Add 48/10 and 35/12

1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 2 11/12

48/10 + 35/12 is 463/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    48/10 = 48 × 6/10 × 6 = 288/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/60 + 175/60 = 288 + 175/60 = 463/60
  5. So, 48/10 + 35/12 = 463/60
    In mixed form: 743/60

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