Add 7/48 and 27/35
7/48 + 27/35 is 1541/1680.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 35/48 × 35 = 245/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
27/35 = 27 × 48/35 × 48 = 1296/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
245/1680 + 1296/1680 = 245 + 1296/1680 = 1541/1680 - So, 7/48 + 27/35 = 1541/1680
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