Add 7/10 and 35/48
7/10 + 35/48 is 343/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
7/10 = 7 × 24/10 × 24 = 168/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240 - Add the two like fractions:
168/240 + 175/240 = 168 + 175/240 = 343/240 - So, 7/10 + 35/48 = 343/240
In mixed form: 1103/240
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