Add 40/6 and 9/48
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 9/48
406 + 948 is 32948.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
406 = 40 × 86 × 8 = 32048 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
948 = 9 × 148 × 1 = 948 - Add the two like fractions:
32048 + 948 = 320 + 948 = 32948 - So, 40/6 + 9/48 = 329/48
In mixed form: 64148
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