Add 32/9 and 35/48
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 35/48
32/9 + 35/48 is 617/144.
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,
32/9 = 32 × 16/9 × 16 = 512/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
35/48 = 35 × 3/48 × 3 = 105/144 - Add the two like fractions:
512/144 + 105/144 = 512 + 105/144 = 617/144 - So, 32/9 + 35/48 = 617/144
In mixed form: 441/144
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