Add 35/15 and 14/48
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 14/48
35/15 + 14/48 is 21/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
35/15 = 35 × 16/15 × 16 = 560/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Add the two like fractions:
560/240 + 70/240 = 560 + 70/240 = 630/240 - 630/240 simplified gives 21/8
- So, 35/15 + 14/48 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8
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