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Add 8/48 and 6/9

8/48 + 6/9 is 5/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    8/48 = 8 × 3/48 × 3 = 24/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    6/9 = 6 × 16/9 × 16 = 96/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/144 + 96/144 = 24 + 96/144 = 120/144
  5. 120/144 simplified gives 5/6
  6. So, 8/48 + 6/9 = 5/6

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