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Add 49/5 and 84/48

1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 1 36/48

49/5 + 84/48 is 231/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    49/5 = 49 × 48/5 × 48 = 2352/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    84/48 = 84 × 5/48 × 5 = 420/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/240 + 420/240 = 2352 + 420/240 = 2772/240
  5. 2772/240 simplified gives 231/20
  6. So, 49/5 + 84/48 = 231/20
    In mixed form: 1111/20

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