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Add 1/2 and 48/75

1/2 + 48/75 is 57/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    1/2 = 1 × 75/2 × 75 = 75/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    48/75 = 48 × 2/75 × 2 = 96/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/150 + 96/150 = 75 + 96/150 = 171/150
  5. 171/150 simplified gives 57/50
  6. So, 1/2 + 48/75 = 57/50
    In mixed form: 17/50

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