Add 48/28 and 30/35
1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 30/35
48/28 + 30/35 is 18/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
48/28 = 48 × 5/28 × 5 = 240/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
30/35 = 30 × 4/35 × 4 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
240/140 + 120/140 = 240 + 120/140 = 360/140 - 360/140 simplified gives 18/7
- So, 48/28 + 30/35 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7
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