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Add 5/2 and 6/48

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 6/48

5/2 + 6/48 is 21/8.

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,
    6/48 = 6 × 1/48 × 1 = 6/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/48 + 6/48 = 120 + 6/48 = 126/48
  5. 126/48 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 5/2 + 6/48 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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