Add 7/4 and 48/35
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 1 13/35
7/4 + 48/35 is 437/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
7/4 = 7 × 35/4 × 35 = 245/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
48/35 = 48 × 4/35 × 4 = 192/140 - Add the two like fractions:
245/140 + 192/140 = 245 + 192/140 = 437/140 - So, 7/4 + 48/35 = 437/140
In mixed form: 317/140
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