Add 48/20 and 12/35
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 12/35
48/20 + 12/35 is 96/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
48/20 = 48 × 7/20 × 7 = 336/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
12/35 = 12 × 4/35 × 4 = 48/140 - Add the two like fractions:
336/140 + 48/140 = 336 + 48/140 = 384/140 - 384/140 simplified gives 96/35
- So, 48/20 + 12/35 = 96/35
In mixed form: 226/35
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