Add 3/35 and 30/48
3/35 + 30/48 is 199/280.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 48/35 × 48 = 144/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
30/48 = 30 × 35/48 × 35 = 1050/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
144/1680 + 1050/1680 = 144 + 1050/1680 = 1194/1680 - 1194/1680 simplified gives 199/280
- So, 3/35 + 30/48 = 199/280
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