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Add 48/36 and 80/9

1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 8 8/9

48/36 + 80/9 is 92/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    48/36 = 48 × 1/36 × 1 = 48/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    80/9 = 80 × 4/9 × 4 = 320/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/36 + 320/36 = 48 + 320/36 = 368/36
  5. 368/36 simplified gives 92/9
  6. So, 48/36 + 80/9 = 92/9
    In mixed form: 102/9

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