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Add 5/35 and 35/48

5/35 + 35/48 is 293/336.

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,
    5/35 = 5 × 48/35 × 48 = 240/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    35/48 = 35 × 35/48 × 35 = 1225/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/1680 + 1225/1680 = 240 + 1225/1680 = 1465/1680
  5. 1465/1680 simplified gives 293/336
  6. So, 5/35 + 35/48 = 293/336

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