Add 35/48 and 16/21
35/48 + 16/21 is 167/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
16/21 = 16 × 16/21 × 16 = 256/336 - Add the two like fractions:
245/336 + 256/336 = 245 + 256/336 = 501/336 - 501/336 simplified gives 167/112
- So, 35/48 + 16/21 = 167/112
In mixed form: 155/112
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