Add 75/48 and 6/9
1st number: 1 27/48, 2nd number: 6/9
75/48 + 6/9 is 107/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
75/48 = 75 × 3/48 × 3 = 225/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
6/9 = 6 × 16/9 × 16 = 96/144 - Add the two like fractions:
225/144 + 96/144 = 225 + 96/144 = 321/144 - 321/144 simplified gives 107/48
- So, 75/48 + 6/9 = 107/48
In mixed form: 211/48
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