Add 35/40 and 14/48
35/40 + 14/48 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
35/40 = 35 × 6/40 × 6 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 70/240 = 210 + 70/240 = 280/240 - 280/240 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 35/40 + 14/48 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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