Add 35/48 and 12/24
35/48 + 12/24 is 59/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
12/24 = 12 × 2/24 × 2 = 24/48 - Add the two like fractions:
35/48 + 24/48 = 35 + 24/48 = 59/48 - So, 35/48 + 12/24 = 59/48
In mixed form: 111/48
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