Add 48/35 and 25/48
1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 25/48
48/35 + 25/48 is 3179/1680.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
48/35 = 48 × 48/35 × 48 = 2304/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
25/48 = 25 × 35/48 × 35 = 875/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/1680 + 875/1680 = 2304 + 875/1680 = 3179/1680 - So, 48/35 + 25/48 = 3179/1680
In mixed form: 11499/1680
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