Add 75/48 and 7/35
1st number: 1 27/48, 2nd number: 7/35
75/48 + 7/35 is 141/80.
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,
75/48 = 75 × 35/48 × 35 = 2625/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
7/35 = 7 × 48/35 × 48 = 336/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/1680 + 336/1680 = 2625 + 336/1680 = 2961/1680 - 2961/1680 simplified gives 141/80
- So, 75/48 + 7/35 = 141/80
In mixed form: 161/80
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