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Add 3/35 and 15/48

3/35 + 15/48 is 223/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    3/35 = 3 × 48/35 × 48 = 144/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    15/48 = 15 × 35/48 × 35 = 525/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/1680 + 525/1680 = 144 + 525/1680 = 669/1680
  5. 669/1680 simplified gives 223/560
  6. So, 3/35 + 15/48 = 223/560

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