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Add 48/9 and 7/4

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 1 3/4

48/9 + 7/4 is 85/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    48/9 = 48 × 4/9 × 4 = 192/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    7/4 = 7 × 9/4 × 9 = 63/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/36 + 63/36 = 192 + 63/36 = 255/36
  5. 255/36 simplified gives 85/12
  6. So, 48/9 + 7/4 = 85/12
    In mixed form: 71/12

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