Add 35/48 and 50/35
1st number: 35/48, 2nd number: 1 15/35
35/48 + 50/35 is 725/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
35/48 = 35 × 35/48 × 35 = 1225/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
50/35 = 50 × 48/35 × 48 = 2400/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/1680 + 2400/1680 = 1225 + 2400/1680 = 3625/1680 - 3625/1680 simplified gives 725/336
- So, 35/48 + 50/35 = 725/336
In mixed form: 253/336
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