Add 42/35 and 15/48
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 15/48
42/35 + 15/48 is 121/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/35 = 42 × 48/35 × 48 = 2016/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
15/48 = 15 × 35/48 × 35 = 525/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/1680 + 525/1680 = 2016 + 525/1680 = 2541/1680 - 2541/1680 simplified gives 121/80
- So, 42/35 + 15/48 = 121/80
In mixed form: 141/80
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