Add 35/42 and 10/48
35/42 + 10/48 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
35/42 = 35 × 8/42 × 8 = 280/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336 - Add the two like fractions:
280/336 + 70/336 = 280 + 70/336 = 350/336 - 350/336 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 35/42 + 10/48 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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