Add 12/48 and 1/35
12/48 + 1/35 is 39/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
12/48 = 12 × 35/48 × 35 = 420/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
1/35 = 1 × 48/35 × 48 = 48/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
420/1680 + 48/1680 = 420 + 48/1680 = 468/1680 - 468/1680 simplified gives 39/140
- So, 12/48 + 1/35 = 39/140
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