"XLVIII" is the Roman numeral representation for the number 48. In Roman numerals, "X" stands for 10, "L" represents 50, and "VIII" signifies 8. Therefore, when combined, XLVIII equals 50 minus 2, which results in 48. The number 48 has various applications in mathematics and science. It is an even number and can be divided by 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, and 48. Additionally, in the context of time, there are 48 hours in two full days, and it is often used in sports, such as the NBA season, which typically consists of 48-minute games.