Add 48/36 and 6/7, Solve 1 12/36 + 6/7 as a fraction

Add 48/36 and 6/7

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 6/7

48/36 + 6/7 is 46/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
48/36 = 48 × 7/36 × 7 = 336/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
6/7 = 6 × 36/7 × 36 = 216/252
Add the two like fractions:
336/252 + 216/252 = 336 + 216/252 = 552/252
552/252 simplified gives 46/21
So, 48/36 + 6/7 = 46/21
In mixed form: 24/21

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