Add 63/48 and 80/35
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 2 10/35
63/48 + 80/35 is 403/112.
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,
63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
80/35 = 80 × 48/35 × 48 = 3840/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1680 + 3840/1680 = 2205 + 3840/1680 = 6045/1680 - 6045/1680 simplified gives 403/112
- So, 63/48 + 80/35 = 403/112
In mixed form: 367/112
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