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Add 48/35 and 3/49

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 3/49

48/35 + 3/49 is 351/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
    48/35 = 48 × 7/35 × 7 = 336/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    3/49 = 3 × 5/49 × 5 = 15/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/245 + 15/245 = 336 + 15/245 = 351/245
  5. So, 48/35 + 3/49 = 351/245
    In mixed form: 1106/245

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