Add 60/35 and 2/48
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 2/48
60/35 + 2/48 is 295/168.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 48/35 × 48 = 2880/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/1680 + 70/1680 = 2880 + 70/1680 = 2950/1680 - 2950/1680 simplified gives 295/168
- So, 60/35 + 2/48 = 295/168
In mixed form: 1127/168
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