Add 35/42 and 36/48
35/42 + 36/48 is 19/12.
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,
36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
280/336 + 252/336 = 280 + 252/336 = 532/336 - 532/336 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 35/42 + 36/48 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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