Add 35/16 and 42/48
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 42/48
35/16 + 42/48 is 49/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
35/16 = 35 × 3/16 × 3 = 105/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48 - Add the two like fractions:
105/48 + 42/48 = 105 + 42/48 = 147/48 - 147/48 simplified gives 49/16
- So, 35/16 + 42/48 = 49/16
In mixed form: 31/16
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