Add 5/35 and 20/48
5/35 + 20/48 is 47/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
5/35 = 5 × 48/35 × 48 = 240/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
20/48 = 20 × 35/48 × 35 = 700/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1680 + 700/1680 = 240 + 700/1680 = 940/1680 - 940/1680 simplified gives 47/84
- So, 5/35 + 20/48 = 47/84
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