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Add 75/49 and 9/48

1st number: 1 26/49, 2nd number: 9/48

75/49 + 9/48 is 1347/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    75/49 = 75 × 48/49 × 48 = 3600/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    9/48 = 9 × 49/48 × 49 = 441/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/2352 + 441/2352 = 3600 + 441/2352 = 4041/2352
  5. 4041/2352 simplified gives 1347/784
  6. So, 75/49 + 9/48 = 1347/784
    In mixed form: 1563/784

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