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Add 28/48 and 40/9

1st number: 28/48, 2nd number: 4 4/9

28/48 + 40/9 is 181/36.

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,
    28/48 = 28 × 3/48 × 3 = 84/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    40/9 = 40 × 16/9 × 16 = 640/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/144 + 640/144 = 84 + 640/144 = 724/144
  5. 724/144 simplified gives 181/36
  6. So, 28/48 + 40/9 = 181/36
    In mixed form: 51/36

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