Add 35/48 and 16/30
35/48 + 16/30 is 101/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
16/30 = 16 × 8/30 × 8 = 128/240 - Add the two like fractions:
175/240 + 128/240 = 175 + 128/240 = 303/240 - 303/240 simplified gives 101/80
- So, 35/48 + 16/30 = 101/80
In mixed form: 121/80
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