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Add 10/40 and 30/48

10/40 + 30/48 is 7/8.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    10/40 = 10 × 6/40 × 6 = 60/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/240 + 150/240 = 60 + 150/240 = 210/240
  5. 210/240 simplified gives 7/8
  6. So, 10/40 + 30/48 = 7/8

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