Add 2/48 and 2/35
2/48 + 2/35 is 83/840.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
2/35 = 2 × 48/35 × 48 = 96/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
70/1680 + 96/1680 = 70 + 96/1680 = 166/1680 - 166/1680 simplified gives 83/840
- So, 2/48 + 2/35 = 83/840
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