Add 28/35 and 25/48
28/35 + 25/48 is 317/240.
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,
28/35 = 28 × 48/35 × 48 = 1344/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
25/48 = 25 × 35/48 × 35 = 875/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/1680 + 875/1680 = 1344 + 875/1680 = 2219/1680 - 2219/1680 simplified gives 317/240
- So, 28/35 + 25/48 = 317/240
In mixed form: 177/240
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