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Add 35/5 and 7/48

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 7/48

35/5 + 7/48 is 343/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    35/5 = 35 × 48/5 × 48 = 1680/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/240 + 35/240 = 1680 + 35/240 = 1715/240
  5. 1715/240 simplified gives 343/48
  6. So, 35/5 + 7/48 = 343/48
    In mixed form: 77/48

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