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Add 1/48 and 28/9

1st number: 1/48, 2nd number: 3 1/9

1/48 + 28/9 is 451/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    1/48 = 1 × 3/48 × 3 = 3/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    28/9 = 28 × 16/9 × 16 = 448/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/144 + 448/144 = 3 + 448/144 = 451/144
  5. So, 1/48 + 28/9 = 451/144
    In mixed form: 319/144

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