Add 48/9 and 63/35, Solve 5 3/9 + 1 28/35 as a fraction

Add 48/9 and 63/35

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

48/9 + 63/35 is 107/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
48/9 = 48 × 35/9 × 35 = 1680/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
63/35 = 63 × 9/35 × 9 = 567/315
Add the two like fractions:
1680/315 + 567/315 = 1680 + 567/315 = 2247/315
2247/315 simplified gives 107/15
So, 48/9 + 63/35 = 107/15
In mixed form: 72/15

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