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Add 5/2 and 18/48

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 18/48

5/2 + 18/48 is 23/8.

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,
    5/2 = 5 × 24/2 × 24 = 120/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/48 + 18/48 = 120 + 18/48 = 138/48
  5. 138/48 simplified gives 23/8
  6. So, 5/2 + 18/48 = 23/8
    In mixed form: 27/8

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