Add 48/8 and 7/35
1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 7/35
48/8 + 7/35 is 31/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
48/8 = 48 × 35/8 × 35 = 1680/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
7/35 = 7 × 8/35 × 8 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/280 + 56/280 = 1680 + 56/280 = 1736/280 - 1736/280 simplified gives 31/5
- So, 48/8 + 7/35 = 31/5
In mixed form: 61/5
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