Add 8/48 and 3/35
8/48 + 3/35 is 53/210.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 35/48 × 35 = 280/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
3/35 = 3 × 48/35 × 48 = 144/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1680 + 144/1680 = 280 + 144/1680 = 424/1680 - 424/1680 simplified gives 53/210
- So, 8/48 + 3/35 = 53/210
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