Add 35/80 and 28/48
35/80 + 28/48 is 49/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
28/48 = 28 × 5/48 × 5 = 140/240 - Add the two like fractions:
105/240 + 140/240 = 105 + 140/240 = 245/240 - 245/240 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 35/80 + 28/48 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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