Add 35/48 and 24/30
35/48 + 24/30 is 367/240.
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,
24/30 = 24 × 8/30 × 8 = 192/240 - Add the two like fractions:
175/240 + 192/240 = 175 + 192/240 = 367/240 - So, 35/48 + 24/30 = 367/240
In mixed form: 1127/240
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