Add 1/48 and 18/9
1st number: 1/48, 2nd number: 2 0/9
1/48 + 18/9 is 97/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
1/48 = 1 × 3/48 × 3 = 3/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
18/9 = 18 × 16/9 × 16 = 288/144 - Add the two like fractions:
3/144 + 288/144 = 3 + 288/144 = 291/144 - 291/144 simplified gives 97/48
- So, 1/48 + 18/9 = 97/48
In mixed form: 21/48
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