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Add 35/48 and 30/24

1st number: 35/48, 2nd number: 1 6/24

35/48 + 30/24 is 95/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 24 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    30/24 = 30 × 2/24 × 2 = 60/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/48 + 60/48 = 35 + 60/48 = 95/48
  5. So, 35/48 + 30/24 = 95/48
    In mixed form: 147/48

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