Add 48/56 and 18/35
48/56 + 18/35 is 48/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
48/56 = 48 × 5/56 × 5 = 240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
18/35 = 18 × 8/35 × 8 = 144/280 - Add the two like fractions:
240/280 + 144/280 = 240 + 144/280 = 384/280 - 384/280 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 48/56 + 18/35 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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