Add 20/35 and 5/48
20/35 + 5/48 is 227/336.
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,
20/35 = 20 × 48/35 × 48 = 960/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
5/48 = 5 × 35/48 × 35 = 175/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
960/1680 + 175/1680 = 960 + 175/1680 = 1135/1680 - 1135/1680 simplified gives 227/336
- So, 20/35 + 5/48 = 227/336
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