Add 9/4 and 2/48, Solve 2 1/4 + 2/48 as a fraction

Add 9/4 and 2/48

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 2/48

9/4 + 2/48 is 55/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
9/4 = 9 × 12/4 × 12 = 108/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
2/48 = 2 × 1/48 × 1 = 2/48
Add the two like fractions:
108/48 + 2/48 = 108 + 2/48 = 110/48
110/48 simplified gives 55/24
So, 9/4 + 2/48 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24

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