Add 25/48 and 7/35
25/48 + 7/35 is 173/240.
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,
25/48 = 25 × 35/48 × 35 = 875/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
7/35 = 7 × 48/35 × 48 = 336/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
875/1680 + 336/1680 = 875 + 336/1680 = 1211/1680 - 1211/1680 simplified gives 173/240
- So, 25/48 + 7/35 = 173/240
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