Add 60/48 and 3/35
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 3/35
60/48 + 3/35 is 187/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
60/48 = 60 × 35/48 × 35 = 2100/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
3/35 = 3 × 48/35 × 48 = 144/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/1680 + 144/1680 = 2100 + 144/1680 = 2244/1680 - 2244/1680 simplified gives 187/140
- So, 60/48 + 3/35 = 187/140
In mixed form: 147/140
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