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Add 4/35 and 1/48

4/35 + 1/48 is 227/1680.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    4/35 = 4 × 48/35 × 48 = 192/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    1/48 = 1 × 35/48 × 35 = 35/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/1680 + 35/1680 = 192 + 35/1680 = 227/1680
  5. So, 4/35 + 1/48 = 227/1680

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