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Add 3/2 and 4/48

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 4/48

3/2 + 4/48 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
    3/2 = 3 × 24/2 × 24 = 72/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/48 + 4/48 = 72 + 4/48 = 76/48
  5. 76/48 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 3/2 + 4/48 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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