Add 48/25 and 3/35
1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 3/35
48/25 + 3/35 is 351/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
48/25 = 48 × 7/25 × 7 = 336/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
3/35 = 3 × 5/35 × 5 = 15/175 - Add the two like fractions:
336/175 + 15/175 = 336 + 15/175 = 351/175 - So, 48/25 + 3/35 = 351/175
In mixed form: 21/175
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