Add 12/35 and 21/48
12/35 + 21/48 is 437/560.
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,
12/35 = 12 × 48/35 × 48 = 576/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
21/48 = 21 × 35/48 × 35 = 735/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
576/1680 + 735/1680 = 576 + 735/1680 = 1311/1680 - 1311/1680 simplified gives 437/560
- So, 12/35 + 21/48 = 437/560
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