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Add 45/8 and 2/48

1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 2/48

45/8 + 2/48 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
    45/8 = 45 × 6/8 × 6 = 270/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/48 + 2/48 = 270 + 2/48 = 272/48
  5. 272/48 simplified gives 17/3
  6. So, 45/8 + 2/48 = 17/3
    In mixed form: 52/3

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