Add 48/5 and 9/12
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 9/12
48/5 + 9/12 is 207/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
48/5 = 48 × 12/5 × 12 = 576/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
576/60 + 45/60 = 576 + 45/60 = 621/60 - 621/60 simplified gives 207/20
- So, 48/5 + 9/12 = 207/20
In mixed form: 107/20
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