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Add 56/5 and 2/48

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 2/48

56/5 + 2/48 is 1349/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    56/5 = 56 × 48/5 × 48 = 2688/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/240 + 10/240 = 2688 + 10/240 = 2698/240
  5. 2698/240 simplified gives 1349/120
  6. So, 56/5 + 2/48 = 1349/120
    In mixed form: 1129/120

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