Add 36/7 and 9/48, Solve 5 1/7 + 9/48 as a fraction

Add 36/7 and 9/48

1^st number: 5 1/7, 2^nd number: 9/48

36/7 + 9/48 is 597/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
36/7 = 36 × 48/7 × 48 = 1728/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336
Add the two like fractions:
1728/336 + 63/336 = 1728 + 63/336 = 1791/336
1791/336 simplified gives 597/112
So, 36/7 + 9/48 = 597/112
In mixed form: 537/112

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