Add 35/48 and 40/50
35/48 + 40/50 is 367/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
35/48 = 35 × 25/48 × 25 = 875/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
40/50 = 40 × 24/50 × 24 = 960/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
875/1200 + 960/1200 = 875 + 960/1200 = 1835/1200 - 1835/1200 simplified gives 367/240
- So, 35/48 + 40/50 = 367/240
In mixed form: 1127/240
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