Add 15/48 and 3/35
15/48 + 3/35 is 223/560.
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,
15/48 = 15 × 35/48 × 35 = 525/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
3/35 = 3 × 48/35 × 48 = 144/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1680 + 144/1680 = 525 + 144/1680 = 669/1680 - 669/1680 simplified gives 223/560
- So, 15/48 + 3/35 = 223/560
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