Add 16/35 and 6/48
16/35 + 6/48 is 163/280.
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,
16/35 = 16 × 48/35 × 48 = 768/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
6/48 = 6 × 35/48 × 35 = 210/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
768/1680 + 210/1680 = 768 + 210/1680 = 978/1680 - 978/1680 simplified gives 163/280
- So, 16/35 + 6/48 = 163/280
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