Add 35/60 and 27/48
35/60 + 27/48 is 55/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
35/60 = 35 × 4/60 × 4 = 140/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240 - Add the two like fractions:
140/240 + 135/240 = 140 + 135/240 = 275/240 - 275/240 simplified gives 55/48
- So, 35/60 + 27/48 = 55/48
In mixed form: 17/48
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