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Add 81/5 and 2/48

1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 2/48

81/5 + 2/48 is 1949/120.

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,
    81/5 = 81 × 48/5 × 48 = 3888/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3888/240 + 10/240 = 3888 + 10/240 = 3898/240
  5. 3898/240 simplified gives 1949/120
  6. So, 81/5 + 2/48 = 1949/120
    In mixed form: 1629/120

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