Add 35/48 and 12/45
35/48 + 12/45 is 239/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
35/48 = 35 × 15/48 × 15 = 525/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
12/45 = 12 × 16/45 × 16 = 192/720 - Add the two like fractions:
525/720 + 192/720 = 525 + 192/720 = 717/720 - 717/720 simplified gives 239/240
- So, 35/48 + 12/45 = 239/240
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