Add 2/35 and 15/48
2/35 + 15/48 is 207/560.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 48/35 × 48 = 96/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
15/48 = 15 × 35/48 × 35 = 525/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
96/1680 + 525/1680 = 96 + 525/1680 = 621/1680 - 621/1680 simplified gives 207/560
- So, 2/35 + 15/48 = 207/560
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