Add 1/48 and 50/9
1st number: 1/48, 2nd number: 5 5/9
1/48 + 50/9 is 803/144.
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,
50/9 = 50 × 16/9 × 16 = 800/144 - Add the two like fractions:
3/144 + 800/144 = 3 + 800/144 = 803/144 - So, 1/48 + 50/9 = 803/144
In mixed form: 583/144
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