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Add 48/9 and 9/49

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 9/49

48/9 + 9/49 is 811/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    48/9 = 48 × 49/9 × 49 = 2352/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    9/49 = 9 × 9/49 × 9 = 81/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/441 + 81/441 = 2352 + 81/441 = 2433/441
  5. 2433/441 simplified gives 811/147
  6. So, 48/9 + 9/49 = 811/147
    In mixed form: 576/147

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