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Add 2/35 and 4/48

2/35 + 4/48 is 59/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    2/35 = 2 × 48/35 × 48 = 96/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    4/48 = 4 × 35/48 × 35 = 140/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/1680 + 140/1680 = 96 + 140/1680 = 236/1680
  5. 236/1680 simplified gives 59/420
  6. So, 2/35 + 4/48 = 59/420

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