Add 48/35 and 3/24
1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 3/24
48/35 + 3/24 is 419/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
48/35 = 48 × 24/35 × 24 = 1152/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/840 + 105/840 = 1152 + 105/840 = 1257/840 - 1257/840 simplified gives 419/280
- So, 48/35 + 3/24 = 419/280
In mixed form: 1139/280
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