Add 3/48 and 7/35
3/48 + 7/35 is 21/80.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 35/48 × 35 = 105/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
7/35 = 7 × 48/35 × 48 = 336/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
105/1680 + 336/1680 = 105 + 336/1680 = 441/1680 - 441/1680 simplified gives 21/80
- So, 3/48 + 7/35 = 21/80
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