Add 35/7 and 1/48
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 1/48
35/7 + 1/48 is 241/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
35/7 = 35 × 48/7 × 48 = 1680/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/336 + 7/336 = 1680 + 7/336 = 1687/336 - 1687/336 simplified gives 241/48
- So, 35/7 + 1/48 = 241/48
In mixed form: 51/48
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