Add 48/6 and 35/75
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 35/75
48/6 + 35/75 is 127/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
48/6 = 48 × 25/6 × 25 = 1200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/150 + 70/150 = 1200 + 70/150 = 1270/150 - 1270/150 simplified gives 127/15
- So, 48/6 + 35/75 = 127/15
In mixed form: 87/15
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