Add 8/48 and 4/35
8/48 + 4/35 is 59/210.
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,
4/35 = 4 × 48/35 × 48 = 192/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1680 + 192/1680 = 280 + 192/1680 = 472/1680 - 472/1680 simplified gives 59/210
- So, 8/48 + 4/35 = 59/210
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