Add 36/35 and 1/48, Solve 1 1/35 + 1/48 as a fraction

Add 36/35 and 1/48

1^st number: 1 1/35, 2^nd number: 1/48

36/35 + 1/48 is 1763/1680.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
36/35 = 36 × 48/35 × 48 = 1728/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
1/48 = 1 × 35/48 × 35 = 35/1680
Add the two like fractions:
1728/1680 + 35/1680 = 1728 + 35/1680 = 1763/1680
So, 36/35 + 1/48 = 1763/1680
In mixed form: 183/1680

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