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Add 48/72 and 4/6

48/72 + 4/6 is 4/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 6 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    48/72 = 48 × 1/72 × 1 = 48/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
    4/6 = 4 × 12/6 × 12 = 48/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/72 + 48/72 = 48 + 48/72 = 96/72
  5. 96/72 simplified gives 4/3
  6. So, 48/72 + 4/6 = 4/3
    In mixed form: 11/3

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