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Add 48/9 and 12/5

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

48/9 + 12/5 is 116/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    48/9 = 48 × 5/9 × 5 = 240/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    12/5 = 12 × 9/5 × 9 = 108/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/45 + 108/45 = 240 + 108/45 = 348/45
  5. 348/45 simplified gives 116/15
  6. So, 48/9 + 12/5 = 116/15
    In mixed form: 711/15

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