Add 35/9 and 30/48
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 30/48
35/9 + 30/48 is 325/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
35/9 = 35 × 16/9 × 16 = 560/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
30/48 = 30 × 3/48 × 3 = 90/144 - Add the two like fractions:
560/144 + 90/144 = 560 + 90/144 = 650/144 - 650/144 simplified gives 325/72
- So, 35/9 + 30/48 = 325/72
In mixed form: 437/72
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