Add 54/48 and 18/35
1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 18/35
54/48 + 18/35 is 459/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
54/48 = 54 × 35/48 × 35 = 1890/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
18/35 = 18 × 48/35 × 48 = 864/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/1680 + 864/1680 = 1890 + 864/1680 = 2754/1680 - 2754/1680 simplified gives 459/280
- So, 54/48 + 18/35 = 459/280
In mixed form: 1179/280
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