Add 48/12 and 9/35, Solve 4 0/12 + 9/35 as a fraction

Add 48/12 and 9/35

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 9/35

48/12 + 9/35 is 149/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
48/12 = 48 × 35/12 × 35 = 1680/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
9/35 = 9 × 12/35 × 12 = 108/420
Add the two like fractions:
1680/420 + 108/420 = 1680 + 108/420 = 1788/420
1788/420 simplified gives 149/35
So, 48/12 + 9/35 = 149/35
In mixed form: 49/35

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