Add 35/7 and 20/48
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 20/48
35/7 + 20/48 is 65/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
35/7 = 35 × 48/7 × 48 = 1680/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/336 + 140/336 = 1680 + 140/336 = 1820/336 - 1820/336 simplified gives 65/12
- So, 35/7 + 20/48 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/7+20/48 35/7+40/48 35/14+20/48 35/7+20/96 35/7+60/48 35/21+20/48 35/49+20/48