Add 49/48 and 4/9
1st number: 1 1/48, 2nd number: 4/9
49/48 + 4/9 is 211/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
49/48 = 49 × 3/48 × 3 = 147/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
4/9 = 4 × 16/9 × 16 = 64/144 - Add the two like fractions:
147/144 + 64/144 = 147 + 64/144 = 211/144 - So, 49/48 + 4/9 = 211/144
In mixed form: 167/144
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