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Add 72/48 and 35/9

1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 3 8/9

72/48 + 35/9 is 97/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    72/48 = 72 × 3/48 × 3 = 216/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    35/9 = 35 × 16/9 × 16 = 560/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/144 + 560/144 = 216 + 560/144 = 776/144
  5. 776/144 simplified gives 97/18
  6. So, 72/48 + 35/9 = 97/18
    In mixed form: 57/18

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