Add 6/48 and 36/35
1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 1 1/35
6/48 + 36/35 is 323/280.
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,
36/35 = 36 × 48/35 × 48 = 1728/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1680 + 1728/1680 = 210 + 1728/1680 = 1938/1680 - 1938/1680 simplified gives 323/280
- So, 6/48 + 36/35 = 323/280
In mixed form: 143/280
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