Add 9/48 and 2/6
9/48 + 2/6 is 25/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
9/48 = 9 × 1/48 × 1 = 9/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
2/6 = 2 × 8/6 × 8 = 16/48 - Add the two like fractions:
9/48 + 16/48 = 9 + 16/48 = 25/48 - So, 9/48 + 2/6 = 25/48
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