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Add 1/8 and 2/48

1/8 + 2/48 is 1/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
    1/8 = 1 × 6/8 × 6 = 6/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/48 + 2/48 = 6 + 2/48 = 8/48
  5. 8/48 simplified gives 1/6
  6. So, 1/8 + 2/48 = 1/6

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