Add 48/35 and 20/81
1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 20/81
48/35 + 20/81 is 4588/2835.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
48/35 = 48 × 81/35 × 81 = 3888/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
20/81 = 20 × 35/81 × 35 = 700/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
3888/2835 + 700/2835 = 3888 + 700/2835 = 4588/2835 - So, 48/35 + 20/81 = 4588/2835
In mixed form: 11753/2835
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