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Add 2/48 and 9/8

1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 1 1/8

2/48 + 9/8 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 8 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 8 × 6 = 48,
    9/8 = 9 × 6/8 × 6 = 54/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/48 + 54/48 = 2 + 54/48 = 56/48
  5. 56/48 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 2/48 + 9/8 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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