Add 35/48 and 48/84
35/48 + 48/84 is 437/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
48/84 = 48 × 4/84 × 4 = 192/336 - Add the two like fractions:
245/336 + 192/336 = 245 + 192/336 = 437/336 - So, 35/48 + 48/84 = 437/336
In mixed form: 1101/336
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