Add 8/9 and 6/48
8/9 + 6/48 is 73/72.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 16/9 × 16 = 128/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
6/48 = 6 × 3/48 × 3 = 18/144 - Add the two like fractions:
128/144 + 18/144 = 128 + 18/144 = 146/144 - 146/144 simplified gives 73/72
- So, 8/9 + 6/48 = 73/72
In mixed form: 11/72
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