Add 6/48 and 21/9
1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 2 3/9
6/48 + 21/9 is 59/24.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 3/48 × 3 = 18/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
21/9 = 21 × 16/9 × 16 = 336/144 - Add the two like fractions:
18/144 + 336/144 = 18 + 336/144 = 354/144 - 354/144 simplified gives 59/24
- So, 6/48 + 21/9 = 59/24
In mixed form: 211/24
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