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Add 84/35 and 1/48

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 1/48

84/35 + 1/48 is 581/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    84/35 = 84 × 48/35 × 48 = 4032/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    1/48 = 1 × 35/48 × 35 = 35/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/1680 + 35/1680 = 4032 + 35/1680 = 4067/1680
  5. 4067/1680 simplified gives 581/240
  6. So, 84/35 + 1/48 = 581/240
    In mixed form: 2101/240

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