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Add 24/40 and 12/48

24/40 + 12/48 is 17/20.

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,
    24/40 = 24 × 6/40 × 6 = 144/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/240 + 60/240 = 144 + 60/240 = 204/240
  5. 204/240 simplified gives 17/20
  6. So, 24/40 + 12/48 = 17/20

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