Add 56/35 and 1/48
1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 1/48
56/35 + 1/48 is 389/240.
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,
56/35 = 56 × 48/35 × 48 = 2688/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
1/48 = 1 × 35/48 × 35 = 35/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/1680 + 35/1680 = 2688 + 35/1680 = 2723/1680 - 2723/1680 simplified gives 389/240
- So, 56/35 + 1/48 = 389/240
In mixed form: 1149/240
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