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Add 35/7 and 5/48

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

35/7 + 5/48 is 245/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    35/7 = 35 × 48/7 × 48 = 1680/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/336 + 35/336 = 1680 + 35/336 = 1715/336
  5. 1715/336 simplified gives 245/48
  6. So, 35/7 + 5/48 = 245/48
    In mixed form: 55/48

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