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Add 2/48 and 48/5

1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 9 3/5

2/48 + 48/5 is 1157/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    48/5 = 48 × 48/5 × 48 = 2304/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/240 + 2304/240 = 10 + 2304/240 = 2314/240
  5. 2314/240 simplified gives 1157/120
  6. So, 2/48 + 48/5 = 1157/120
    In mixed form: 977/120

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