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Add 48/35 and 3/48

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 3/48

48/35 + 3/48 is 803/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    48/35 = 48 × 48/35 × 48 = 2304/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    3/48 = 3 × 35/48 × 35 = 105/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/1680 + 105/1680 = 2304 + 105/1680 = 2409/1680
  5. 2409/1680 simplified gives 803/560
  6. So, 48/35 + 3/48 = 803/560
    In mixed form: 1243/560

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