Add 27/48 and 1/35
27/48 + 1/35 is 331/560.
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,
27/48 = 27 × 35/48 × 35 = 945/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
1/35 = 1 × 48/35 × 48 = 48/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
945/1680 + 48/1680 = 945 + 48/1680 = 993/1680 - 993/1680 simplified gives 331/560
- So, 27/48 + 1/35 = 331/560
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