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Add 12/5 and 3/48

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 3/48

12/5 + 3/48 is 197/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    12/5 = 12 × 48/5 × 48 = 576/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/240 + 15/240 = 576 + 15/240 = 591/240
  5. 591/240 simplified gives 197/80
  6. So, 12/5 + 3/48 = 197/80
    In mixed form: 237/80

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