Add 35/10 and 45/48
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 45/48
35/10 + 45/48 is 71/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
35/10 = 35 × 24/10 × 24 = 840/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
840/240 + 225/240 = 840 + 225/240 = 1065/240 - 1065/240 simplified gives 71/16
- So, 35/10 + 45/48 = 71/16
In mixed form: 47/16
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