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Add 5/48 and 12/9

1st number: 5/48, 2nd number: 1 3/9

5/48 + 12/9 is 23/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    5/48 = 5 × 3/48 × 3 = 15/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    12/9 = 12 × 16/9 × 16 = 192/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/144 + 192/144 = 15 + 192/144 = 207/144
  5. 207/144 simplified gives 23/16
  6. So, 5/48 + 12/9 = 23/16
    In mixed form: 17/16

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