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Add 5/9 and 27/48

5/9 + 27/48 is 161/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    5/9 = 5 × 16/9 × 16 = 80/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    27/48 = 27 × 3/48 × 3 = 81/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/144 + 81/144 = 80 + 81/144 = 161/144
  5. So, 5/9 + 27/48 = 161/144
    In mixed form: 117/144

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