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Add 56/35 and 7/48

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 7/48

56/35 + 7/48 is 419/240.

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,
    56/35 = 56 × 48/35 × 48 = 2688/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    7/48 = 7 × 35/48 × 35 = 245/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/1680 + 245/1680 = 2688 + 245/1680 = 2933/1680
  5. 2933/1680 simplified gives 419/240
  6. So, 56/35 + 7/48 = 419/240
    In mixed form: 1179/240

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