Add 35/48 and 24/49
35/48 + 24/49 is 2867/2352.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
35/48 = 35 × 49/48 × 49 = 1715/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
24/49 = 24 × 48/49 × 48 = 1152/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/2352 + 1152/2352 = 1715 + 1152/2352 = 2867/2352 - So, 35/48 + 24/49 = 2867/2352
In mixed form: 1515/2352
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