Add 5/48 and 6/9
5/48 + 6/9 is 37/48.
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,
5/48 = 5 × 3/48 × 3 = 15/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
6/9 = 6 × 16/9 × 16 = 96/144 - Add the two like fractions:
15/144 + 96/144 = 15 + 96/144 = 111/144 - 111/144 simplified gives 37/48
- So, 5/48 + 6/9 = 37/48
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