Add 48/35 and 60/96
1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 60/96
48/35 + 60/96 is 559/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
48/35 = 48 × 96/35 × 96 = 4608/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
60/96 = 60 × 35/96 × 35 = 2100/3360 - Add the two like fractions:
4608/3360 + 2100/3360 = 4608 + 2100/3360 = 6708/3360 - 6708/3360 simplified gives 559/280
- So, 48/35 + 60/96 = 559/280
In mixed form: 1279/280
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