Add 6/35 and 15/48
6/35 + 15/48 is 271/560.
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,
6/35 = 6 × 48/35 × 48 = 288/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
15/48 = 15 × 35/48 × 35 = 525/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
288/1680 + 525/1680 = 288 + 525/1680 = 813/1680 - 813/1680 simplified gives 271/560
- So, 6/35 + 15/48 = 271/560
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