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Add 24/4 and 40/48

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 40/48

24/4 + 40/48 is 41/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
    24/4 = 24 × 12/4 × 12 = 288/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    40/48 = 40 × 1/48 × 1 = 40/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/48 + 40/48 = 288 + 40/48 = 328/48
  5. 328/48 simplified gives 41/6
  6. So, 24/4 + 40/48 = 41/6
    In mixed form: 65/6

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