Add 7/9 and 20/48
7/9 + 20/48 is 43/36.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 16/9 × 16 = 112/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144 - Add the two like fractions:
112/144 + 60/144 = 112 + 60/144 = 172/144 - 172/144 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 7/9 + 20/48 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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