Add 6/35 and 3/48
6/35 + 3/48 is 131/560.
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,
3/48 = 3 × 35/48 × 35 = 105/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
288/1680 + 105/1680 = 288 + 105/1680 = 393/1680 - 393/1680 simplified gives 131/560
- So, 6/35 + 3/48 = 131/560
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