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Add 50/9 and 12/48

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 12/48

50/9 + 12/48 is 209/36.

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,
    50/9 = 50 × 16/9 × 16 = 800/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    12/48 = 12 × 3/48 × 3 = 36/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/144 + 36/144 = 800 + 36/144 = 836/144
  5. 836/144 simplified gives 209/36
  6. So, 50/9 + 12/48 = 209/36
    In mixed form: 529/36

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