Add 48/5 and 3/9
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 3/9
48/5 + 3/9 is 149/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
48/5 = 48 × 9/5 × 9 = 432/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
3/9 = 3 × 5/9 × 5 = 15/45 - Add the two like fractions:
432/45 + 15/45 = 432 + 15/45 = 447/45 - 447/45 simplified gives 149/15
- So, 48/5 + 3/9 = 149/15
In mixed form: 914/15
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