Add 12/9 and 14/48, Solve 1 3/9 + 14/48 as a fraction

Add 12/9 and 14/48

1^st number: 1 3/9, 2^nd number: 14/48

12/9 + 14/48 is 13/8.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
12/9 = 12 × 16/9 × 16 = 192/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
14/48 = 14 × 3/48 × 3 = 42/144
Add the two like fractions:
192/144 + 42/144 = 192 + 42/144 = 234/144
234/144 simplified gives 13/8
So, 12/9 + 14/48 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8

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