Add 35/48 and 7/5
1st number: 35/48, 2nd number: 1 2/5
35/48 + 7/5 is 511/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 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 5 × 48 = 240,
7/5 = 7 × 48/5 × 48 = 336/240 - Add the two like fractions:
175/240 + 336/240 = 175 + 336/240 = 511/240 - So, 35/48 + 7/5 = 511/240
In mixed form: 231/240
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