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Add 3/40 and 27/48

3/40 + 27/48 is 51/80.

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,
    27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/240 + 135/240 = 18 + 135/240 = 153/240
  5. 153/240 simplified gives 51/80
  6. So, 3/40 + 27/48 = 51/80

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