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Add 49/10 and 1/48

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 1/48

49/10 + 1/48 is 1181/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    49/10 = 49 × 24/10 × 24 = 1176/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/240 + 5/240 = 1176 + 5/240 = 1181/240
  5. So, 49/10 + 1/48 = 1181/240
    In mixed form: 4221/240

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