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Add 10/9 and 30/48

1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 30/48

10/9 + 30/48 is 125/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    10/9 = 10 × 16/9 × 16 = 160/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    30/48 = 30 × 3/48 × 3 = 90/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/144 + 90/144 = 160 + 90/144 = 250/144
  5. 250/144 simplified gives 125/72
  6. So, 10/9 + 30/48 = 125/72
    In mixed form: 153/72

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