Add 24/9 and 3/48
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 3/48
24/9 + 3/48 is 131/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
24/9 = 24 × 16/9 × 16 = 384/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
3/48 = 3 × 3/48 × 3 = 9/144 - Add the two like fractions:
384/144 + 9/144 = 384 + 9/144 = 393/144 - 393/144 simplified gives 131/48
- So, 24/9 + 3/48 = 131/48
In mixed form: 235/48
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