Add 35/10 and 48/60
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 48/60
35/10 + 48/60 is 43/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
35/10 = 35 × 6/10 × 6 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
48/60 = 48 × 1/60 × 1 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 48/60 = 210 + 48/60 = 258/60 - 258/60 simplified gives 43/10
- So, 35/10 + 48/60 = 43/10
In mixed form: 43/10
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