Add 60/35 and 7/48
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 7/48
60/35 + 7/48 is 625/336.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 35/48 × 35 = 245/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/1680 + 245/1680 = 2880 + 245/1680 = 3125/1680 - 3125/1680 simplified gives 625/336
- So, 60/35 + 7/48 = 625/336
In mixed form: 1289/336
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