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Add 1/48 and 2/40

1/48 + 2/40 is 17/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 40 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    2/40 = 2 × 6/40 × 6 = 12/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/240 + 12/240 = 5 + 12/240 = 17/240
  5. So, 1/48 + 2/40 = 17/240

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