Add 8/5 and 35/48
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 35/48
8/5 + 35/48 is 559/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
8/5 = 8 × 48/5 × 48 = 384/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240 - Add the two like fractions:
384/240 + 175/240 = 384 + 175/240 = 559/240 - So, 8/5 + 35/48 = 559/240
In mixed form: 279/240
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