Add 48/9 and 3/35
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 3/35
48/9 + 3/35 is 569/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
48/9 = 48 × 35/9 × 35 = 1680/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
3/35 = 3 × 9/35 × 9 = 27/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/315 + 27/315 = 1680 + 27/315 = 1707/315 - 1707/315 simplified gives 569/105
- So, 48/9 + 3/35 = 569/105
In mixed form: 544/105
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