Add 48/6 and 90/35, Solve 8 0/6 + 2 20/35 as a fraction

Add 48/6 and 90/35

1^st number: 8 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 20/35

48/6 + 90/35 is 74/7.

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,
90/35 = 90 × 6/35 × 6 = 540/210
Add the two like fractions:
1680/210 + 540/210 = 1680 + 540/210 = 2220/210
2220/210 simplified gives 74/7
So, 48/6 + 90/35 = 74/7
In mixed form: 104/7

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