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Add 96/9 and 48/49

1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 48/49

96/9 + 48/49 is 1712/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    96/9 = 96 × 49/9 × 49 = 4704/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    48/49 = 48 × 9/49 × 9 = 432/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/441 + 432/441 = 4704 + 432/441 = 5136/441
  5. 5136/441 simplified gives 1712/147
  6. So, 96/9 + 48/49 = 1712/147
    In mixed form: 1195/147

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