Add 9/48 and 48/80
9/48 + 48/80 is 63/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
48/80 = 48 × 3/80 × 3 = 144/240 - Add the two like fractions:
45/240 + 144/240 = 45 + 144/240 = 189/240 - 189/240 simplified gives 63/80
- So, 9/48 + 48/80 = 63/80
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