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Add 5/8 and 4/48

5/8 + 4/48 is 17/24.

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,
    5/8 = 5 × 6/8 × 6 = 30/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/48 + 4/48 = 30 + 4/48 = 34/48
  5. 34/48 simplified gives 17/24
  6. So, 5/8 + 4/48 = 17/24

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