Add 35/48 and 16/28
35/48 + 16/28 is 437/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 28 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 28 × 12 = 336,
16/28 = 16 × 12/28 × 12 = 192/336 - Add the two like fractions:
245/336 + 192/336 = 245 + 192/336 = 437/336 - So, 35/48 + 16/28 = 437/336
In mixed form: 1101/336
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