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Add 72/8 and 9/48

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 9/48

72/8 + 9/48 is 147/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
    72/8 = 72 × 6/8 × 6 = 432/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    9/48 = 9 × 1/48 × 1 = 9/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/48 + 9/48 = 432 + 9/48 = 441/48
  5. 441/48 simplified gives 147/16
  6. So, 72/8 + 9/48 = 147/16
    In mixed form: 93/16

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