Add 56/35 and 6/48, Solve 1 21/35 + 6/48 as a fraction

Add 56/35 and 6/48

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 6/48

56/35 + 6/48 is 69/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
56/35 = 56 × 48/35 × 48 = 2688/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
6/48 = 6 × 35/48 × 35 = 210/1680
Add the two like fractions:
2688/1680 + 210/1680 = 2688 + 210/1680 = 2898/1680
2898/1680 simplified gives 69/40
So, 56/35 + 6/48 = 69/40
In mixed form: 129/40

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