Add 15/35 and 28/48
15/35 + 28/48 is 85/84.
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,
15/35 = 15 × 48/35 × 48 = 720/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
28/48 = 28 × 35/48 × 35 = 980/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
720/1680 + 980/1680 = 720 + 980/1680 = 1700/1680 - 1700/1680 simplified gives 85/84
- So, 15/35 + 28/48 = 85/84
In mixed form: 11/84
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