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Add 2/48 and 5/6

2/48 + 5/6 is 7/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 6 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    5/6 = 5 × 8/6 × 8 = 40/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/48 + 40/48 = 2 + 40/48 = 42/48
  5. 42/48 simplified gives 7/8
  6. So, 2/48 + 5/6 = 7/8

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