Add 48/15 and 35/45
1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 35/45
48/15 + 35/45 is 179/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
48/15 = 48 × 3/15 × 3 = 144/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
35/45 = 35 × 1/45 × 1 = 35/45 - Add the two like fractions:
144/45 + 35/45 = 144 + 35/45 = 179/45 - So, 48/15 + 35/45 = 179/45
In mixed form: 344/45
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