Add 35/48 and 36/60
35/48 + 36/60 is 319/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
36/60 = 36 × 4/60 × 4 = 144/240 - Add the two like fractions:
175/240 + 144/240 = 175 + 144/240 = 319/240 - So, 35/48 + 36/60 = 319/240
In mixed form: 179/240
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