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Add 3/40 and 18/48

3/40 + 18/48 is 9/20.

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,
    3/40 = 3 × 6/40 × 6 = 18/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/240 + 90/240 = 18 + 90/240 = 108/240
  5. 108/240 simplified gives 9/20
  6. So, 3/40 + 18/48 = 9/20

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