Add 72/48 and 6/35, Solve 1 24/48 + 6/35 as a fraction

Add 72/48 and 6/35

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 6/35

72/48 + 6/35 is 117/70.

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,
72/48 = 72 × 35/48 × 35 = 2520/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
6/35 = 6 × 48/35 × 48 = 288/1680
Add the two like fractions:
2520/1680 + 288/1680 = 2520 + 288/1680 = 2808/1680
2808/1680 simplified gives 117/70
So, 72/48 + 6/35 = 117/70
In mixed form: 147/70

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