Add 84/9 and 15/48
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 15/48
84/9 + 15/48 is 463/48.
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,
84/9 = 84 × 16/9 × 16 = 1344/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
15/48 = 15 × 3/48 × 3 = 45/144 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/144 + 45/144 = 1344 + 45/144 = 1389/144 - 1389/144 simplified gives 463/48
- So, 84/9 + 15/48 = 463/48
In mixed form: 931/48
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