Add 48/35 and 30/48
1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 30/48
48/35 + 30/48 is 559/280.
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,
30/48 = 30 × 35/48 × 35 = 1050/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/1680 + 1050/1680 = 2304 + 1050/1680 = 3354/1680 - 3354/1680 simplified gives 559/280
- So, 48/35 + 30/48 = 559/280
In mixed form: 1279/280
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