Add 42/9 and 9/48
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 9/48
42/9 + 9/48 is 233/48.
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,
42/9 = 42 × 16/9 × 16 = 672/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144 - Add the two like fractions:
672/144 + 27/144 = 672 + 27/144 = 699/144 - 699/144 simplified gives 233/48
- So, 42/9 + 9/48 = 233/48
In mixed form: 441/48
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