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Add 6/35 and 48/10

1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 4 8/10

6/35 + 48/10 is 174/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    48/10 = 48 × 7/10 × 7 = 336/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/70 + 336/70 = 12 + 336/70 = 348/70
  5. 348/70 simplified gives 174/35
  6. So, 6/35 + 48/10 = 174/35
    In mixed form: 434/35

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