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Add 15/4 and 48/9

1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 5 3/9

15/4 + 48/9 is 109/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    15/4 = 15 × 9/4 × 9 = 135/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    48/9 = 48 × 4/9 × 4 = 192/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/36 + 192/36 = 135 + 192/36 = 327/36
  5. 327/36 simplified gives 109/12
  6. So, 15/4 + 48/9 = 109/12
    In mixed form: 91/12

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