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Add 49/35 and 4/48

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 4/48

49/35 + 4/48 is 89/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    49/35 = 49 × 48/35 × 48 = 2352/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    4/48 = 4 × 35/48 × 35 = 140/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/1680 + 140/1680 = 2352 + 140/1680 = 2492/1680
  5. 2492/1680 simplified gives 89/60
  6. So, 49/35 + 4/48 = 89/60
    In mixed form: 129/60

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