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Add 24/6 and 72/48

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1 24/48

24/6 + 72/48 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    24/6 = 24 × 8/6 × 8 = 192/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    72/48 = 72 × 1/48 × 1 = 72/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/48 + 72/48 = 192 + 72/48 = 264/48
  5. 264/48 simplified gives 11/2
  6. So, 24/6 + 72/48 = 11/2
    In mixed form: 51/2

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