Add 96/35 and 10/48
1st number: 2 26/35, 2nd number: 10/48
96/35 + 10/48 is 2479/840.
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,
96/35 = 96 × 48/35 × 48 = 4608/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
10/48 = 10 × 35/48 × 35 = 350/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
4608/1680 + 350/1680 = 4608 + 350/1680 = 4958/1680 - 4958/1680 simplified gives 2479/840
- So, 96/35 + 10/48 = 2479/840
In mixed form: 2799/840
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