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Add 5/48 and 7/9

5/48 + 7/9 is 127/144.

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,
    7/9 = 7 × 16/9 × 16 = 112/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/144 + 112/144 = 15 + 112/144 = 127/144
  5. So, 5/48 + 7/9 = 127/144

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