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Add 2/48 and 14/9

1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 1 5/9

2/48 + 14/9 is 115/72.

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,
    2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    14/9 = 14 × 16/9 × 16 = 224/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/144 + 224/144 = 6 + 224/144 = 230/144
  5. 230/144 simplified gives 115/72
  6. So, 2/48 + 14/9 = 115/72
    In mixed form: 143/72

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