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Add 9/48 and 24/35

9/48 + 24/35 is 489/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    9/48 = 9 × 35/48 × 35 = 315/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    24/35 = 24 × 48/35 × 48 = 1152/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/1680 + 1152/1680 = 315 + 1152/1680 = 1467/1680
  5. 1467/1680 simplified gives 489/560
  6. So, 9/48 + 24/35 = 489/560

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