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Add 32/48 and 42/9

1st number: 32/48, 2nd number: 4 6/9

32/48 + 42/9 is 16/3.

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,
    32/48 = 32 × 3/48 × 3 = 96/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    42/9 = 42 × 16/9 × 16 = 672/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/144 + 672/144 = 96 + 672/144 = 768/144
  5. 768/144 simplified gives 16/3
  6. So, 32/48 + 42/9 = 16/3
    In mixed form: 51/3

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