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Add 75/9 and 4/48

1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 4/48

75/9 + 4/48 is 101/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    75/9 = 75 × 16/9 × 16 = 1200/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    4/48 = 4 × 3/48 × 3 = 12/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/144 + 12/144 = 1200 + 12/144 = 1212/144
  5. 1212/144 simplified gives 101/12
  6. So, 75/9 + 4/48 = 101/12
    In mixed form: 85/12

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