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Add 12/7 and 2/48

1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 2/48

12/7 + 2/48 is 295/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    12/7 = 12 × 48/7 × 48 = 576/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/336 + 14/336 = 576 + 14/336 = 590/336
  5. 590/336 simplified gives 295/168
  6. So, 12/7 + 2/48 = 295/168
    In mixed form: 1127/168

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