Add 42/35 and 3/48, Solve 1 7/35 + 3/48 as a fraction

Add 42/35 and 3/48

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 3/48

42/35 + 3/48 is 101/80.

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,
3/48 = 3 × 35/48 × 35 = 105/1680
Add the two like fractions:
2016/1680 + 105/1680 = 2016 + 105/1680 = 2121/1680
2121/1680 simplified gives 101/80
So, 42/35 + 3/48 = 101/80
In mixed form: 121/80

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