Add 45/35 and 27/48
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 27/48
45/35 + 27/48 is 207/112.
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,
45/35 = 45 × 48/35 × 48 = 2160/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
27/48 = 27 × 35/48 × 35 = 945/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/1680 + 945/1680 = 2160 + 945/1680 = 3105/1680 - 3105/1680 simplified gives 207/112
- So, 45/35 + 27/48 = 207/112
In mixed form: 195/112
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