Add 6/48 and 35/18
1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 1 17/18
6/48 + 35/18 is 149/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
6/48 = 6 × 3/48 × 3 = 18/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
35/18 = 35 × 8/18 × 8 = 280/144 - Add the two like fractions:
18/144 + 280/144 = 18 + 280/144 = 298/144 - 298/144 simplified gives 149/72
- So, 6/48 + 35/18 = 149/72
In mixed form: 25/72
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