Add 35/20 and 7/48
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 7/48
35/20 + 7/48 is 91/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
35/20 = 35 × 12/20 × 12 = 420/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240 - Add the two like fractions:
420/240 + 35/240 = 420 + 35/240 = 455/240 - 455/240 simplified gives 91/48
- So, 35/20 + 7/48 = 91/48
In mixed form: 143/48
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