Add 6/9 and 8/48
6/9 + 8/48 is 5/6.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 3/48 × 3 = 24/144 - Add the two like fractions:
96/144 + 24/144 = 96 + 24/144 = 120/144 - 120/144 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 6/9 + 8/48 = 5/6
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