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Add 48/56 and 54/35

1st number: 48/56, 2nd number: 1 19/35

48/56 + 54/35 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    48/56 = 48 × 5/56 × 5 = 240/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    54/35 = 54 × 8/35 × 8 = 432/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/280 + 432/280 = 240 + 432/280 = 672/280
  5. 672/280 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 48/56 + 54/35 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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