Add 48/6 and 6/35
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 6/35
48/6 + 6/35 is 286/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
48/6 = 48 × 35/6 × 35 = 1680/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
6/35 = 6 × 6/35 × 6 = 36/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/210 + 36/210 = 1680 + 36/210 = 1716/210 - 1716/210 simplified gives 286/35
- So, 48/6 + 6/35 = 286/35
In mixed form: 86/35
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