Add 45/48 and 1/35
45/48 + 1/35 is 541/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
45/48 = 45 × 35/48 × 35 = 1575/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
1/35 = 1 × 48/35 × 48 = 48/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/1680 + 48/1680 = 1575 + 48/1680 = 1623/1680 - 1623/1680 simplified gives 541/560
- So, 45/48 + 1/35 = 541/560
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