Add 2/48 and 5/40
2/48 + 5/40 is 1/6.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
5/40 = 5 × 6/40 × 6 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
10/240 + 30/240 = 10 + 30/240 = 40/240 - 40/240 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 2/48 + 5/40 = 1/6
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