Add 84/48 and 3/35
1st number: 1 36/48, 2nd number: 3/35
84/48 + 3/35 is 257/140.
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,
84/48 = 84 × 35/48 × 35 = 2940/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
3/35 = 3 × 48/35 × 48 = 144/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/1680 + 144/1680 = 2940 + 144/1680 = 3084/1680 - 3084/1680 simplified gives 257/140
- So, 84/48 + 3/35 = 257/140
In mixed form: 1117/140
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