Add 80/35 and 90/48
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 1 42/48
80/35 + 90/48 is 233/56.
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,
80/35 = 80 × 48/35 × 48 = 3840/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
90/48 = 90 × 35/48 × 35 = 3150/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/1680 + 3150/1680 = 3840 + 3150/1680 = 6990/1680 - 6990/1680 simplified gives 233/56
- So, 80/35 + 90/48 = 233/56
In mixed form: 49/56
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