Add 63/35 and 1/48
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 1/48
63/35 + 1/48 is 437/240.
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,
63/35 = 63 × 48/35 × 48 = 3024/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
1/48 = 1 × 35/48 × 35 = 35/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/1680 + 35/1680 = 3024 + 35/1680 = 3059/1680 - 3059/1680 simplified gives 437/240
- So, 63/35 + 1/48 = 437/240
In mixed form: 1197/240
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