Add 72/35 and 5/48
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 5/48
72/35 + 5/48 is 3631/1680.
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,
72/35 = 72 × 48/35 × 48 = 3456/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
5/48 = 5 × 35/48 × 35 = 175/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
3456/1680 + 175/1680 = 3456 + 175/1680 = 3631/1680 - So, 72/35 + 5/48 = 3631/1680
In mixed form: 2271/1680
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