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Add 24/18 and 9/48

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 9/48

24/18 + 9/48 is 73/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    24/18 = 24 × 8/18 × 8 = 192/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/144 + 27/144 = 192 + 27/144 = 219/144
  5. 219/144 simplified gives 73/48
  6. So, 24/18 + 9/48 = 73/48
    In mixed form: 125/48

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