Add 1/35 and 28/48
1/35 + 28/48 is 257/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
1/35 = 1 × 48/35 × 48 = 48/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
28/48 = 28 × 35/48 × 35 = 980/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
48/1680 + 980/1680 = 48 + 980/1680 = 1028/1680 - 1028/1680 simplified gives 257/420
- So, 1/35 + 28/48 = 257/420
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