Add 35/48 and 36/54
35/48 + 36/54 is 67/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
35/48 = 35 × 9/48 × 9 = 315/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
36/54 = 36 × 8/54 × 8 = 288/432 - Add the two like fractions:
315/432 + 288/432 = 315 + 288/432 = 603/432 - 603/432 simplified gives 67/48
- So, 35/48 + 36/54 = 67/48
In mixed form: 119/48
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