Add 48/35 and 4/42
1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 4/42
48/35 + 4/42 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
48/35 = 48 × 6/35 × 6 = 288/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210 - Add the two like fractions:
288/210 + 20/210 = 288 + 20/210 = 308/210 - 308/210 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 48/35 + 4/42 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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