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Add 6/48 and 5/35

6/48 + 5/35 is 15/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    6/48 = 6 × 35/48 × 35 = 210/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    5/35 = 5 × 48/35 × 48 = 240/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/1680 + 240/1680 = 210 + 240/1680 = 450/1680
  5. 450/1680 simplified gives 15/56
  6. So, 6/48 + 5/35 = 15/56

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