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Add 56/48 and 2/5

1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 2/5

56/48 + 2/5 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 5 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    2/5 = 2 × 48/5 × 48 = 96/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/240 + 96/240 = 280 + 96/240 = 376/240
  5. 376/240 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 56/48 + 2/5 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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