Add 35/48 and 14/40
35/48 + 14/40 is 259/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
14/40 = 14 × 6/40 × 6 = 84/240 - Add the two like fractions:
175/240 + 84/240 = 175 + 84/240 = 259/240 - So, 35/48 + 14/40 = 259/240
In mixed form: 119/240
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