Add 35/48 and 12/36
35/48 + 12/36 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
35/48 = 35 × 3/48 × 3 = 105/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
12/36 = 12 × 4/36 × 4 = 48/144 - Add the two like fractions:
105/144 + 48/144 = 105 + 48/144 = 153/144 - 153/144 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 35/48 + 12/36 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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