Add 48/35 and 35/16
1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 2 3/16
48/35 + 35/16 is 1993/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
48/35 = 48 × 16/35 × 16 = 768/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
35/16 = 35 × 35/16 × 35 = 1225/560 - Add the two like fractions:
768/560 + 1225/560 = 768 + 1225/560 = 1993/560 - So, 48/35 + 35/16 = 1993/560
In mixed form: 3313/560
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