Add 6/48 and 14/35
6/48 + 14/35 is 21/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
6/48 = 6 × 35/48 × 35 = 210/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
14/35 = 14 × 48/35 × 48 = 672/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1680 + 672/1680 = 210 + 672/1680 = 882/1680 - 882/1680 simplified gives 21/40
- So, 6/48 + 14/35 = 21/40
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