Add 75/9 and 35/48
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 35/48
75/9 + 35/48 is 145/16.
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,
75/9 = 75 × 16/9 × 16 = 1200/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
35/48 = 35 × 3/48 × 3 = 105/144 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/144 + 105/144 = 1200 + 105/144 = 1305/144 - 1305/144 simplified gives 145/16
- So, 75/9 + 35/48 = 145/16
In mixed form: 91/16
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