Add 35/54 and 12/48
35/54 + 12/48 is 97/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
35/54 = 35 × 8/54 × 8 = 280/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
12/48 = 12 × 9/48 × 9 = 108/432 - Add the two like fractions:
280/432 + 108/432 = 280 + 108/432 = 388/432 - 388/432 simplified gives 97/108
- So, 35/54 + 12/48 = 97/108
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