Add 48/9 and 7/12
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 7/12
48/9 + 7/12 is 71/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
48/9 = 48 × 4/9 × 4 = 192/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36 - Add the two like fractions:
192/36 + 21/36 = 192 + 21/36 = 213/36 - 213/36 simplified gives 71/12
- So, 48/9 + 7/12 = 71/12
In mixed form: 511/12
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