Add 6/9 and 18/48
6/9 + 18/48 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
6/9 = 6 × 16/9 × 16 = 96/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
18/48 = 18 × 3/48 × 3 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
96/144 + 54/144 = 96 + 54/144 = 150/144 - 150/144 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 6/9 + 18/48 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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