Add 81/9 and 10/48, Solve 9 0/9 + 10/48 as a fraction

Add 81/9 and 10/48

1^st number: 9 0/9, 2^nd number: 10/48

81/9 + 10/48 is 221/24.

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,
81/9 = 81 × 16/9 × 16 = 1296/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
10/48 = 10 × 3/48 × 3 = 30/144
Add the two like fractions:
1296/144 + 30/144 = 1296 + 30/144 = 1326/144
1326/144 simplified gives 221/24
So, 81/9 + 10/48 = 221/24
In mixed form: 95/24

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