Add 14/35 and 27/48
14/35 + 27/48 is 77/80.
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,
14/35 = 14 × 48/35 × 48 = 672/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
27/48 = 27 × 35/48 × 35 = 945/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
672/1680 + 945/1680 = 672 + 945/1680 = 1617/1680 - 1617/1680 simplified gives 77/80
- So, 14/35 + 27/48 = 77/80
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