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Add 48/5 and 3/49

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 3/49

48/5 + 3/49 is 2367/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    48/5 = 48 × 49/5 × 49 = 2352/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    3/49 = 3 × 5/49 × 5 = 15/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/245 + 15/245 = 2352 + 15/245 = 2367/245
  5. So, 48/5 + 3/49 = 2367/245
    In mixed form: 9162/245

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