Add 35/28 and 20/48
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 20/48
35/28 + 20/48 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
35/28 = 35 × 12/28 × 12 = 420/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Add the two like fractions:
420/336 + 140/336 = 420 + 140/336 = 560/336 - 560/336 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 35/28 + 20/48 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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