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Add 48/24 and 18/5

1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 3 3/5

48/24 + 18/5 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    48/24 = 48 × 5/24 × 5 = 240/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    18/5 = 18 × 24/5 × 24 = 432/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/120 + 432/120 = 240 + 432/120 = 672/120
  5. 672/120 simplified gives 28/5
  6. So, 48/24 + 18/5 = 28/5
    In mixed form: 53/5

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