Add 72/48 and 42/35
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 1 7/35
72/48 + 42/35 is 27/10.
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,
72/48 = 72 × 35/48 × 35 = 2520/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
42/35 = 42 × 48/35 × 48 = 2016/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/1680 + 2016/1680 = 2520 + 2016/1680 = 4536/1680 - 4536/1680 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 72/48 + 42/35 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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