Add 1/48 and 4/40
1/48 + 4/40 is 29/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
4/40 = 4 × 6/40 × 6 = 24/240 - Add the two like fractions:
5/240 + 24/240 = 5 + 24/240 = 29/240 - So, 1/48 + 4/40 = 29/240
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