Add 35/48 and 40/54
35/48 + 40/54 is 635/432.
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,
40/54 = 40 × 8/54 × 8 = 320/432 - Add the two like fractions:
315/432 + 320/432 = 315 + 320/432 = 635/432 - So, 35/48 + 40/54 = 635/432
In mixed form: 1203/432
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