Add 10/40 and 8/48
10/40 + 8/48 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
10/40 = 10 × 6/40 × 6 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
8/48 = 8 × 5/48 × 5 = 40/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 40/240 = 60 + 40/240 = 100/240 - 100/240 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 10/40 + 8/48 = 5/12
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