Add 75/35 and 18/48
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 18/48
75/35 + 18/48 is 141/56.
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,
75/35 = 75 × 48/35 × 48 = 3600/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
18/48 = 18 × 35/48 × 35 = 630/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/1680 + 630/1680 = 3600 + 630/1680 = 4230/1680 - 4230/1680 simplified gives 141/56
- So, 75/35 + 18/48 = 141/56
In mixed form: 229/56
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