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Add 3/48 and 24/40

3/48 + 24/40 is 53/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    24/40 = 24 × 6/40 × 6 = 144/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/240 + 144/240 = 15 + 144/240 = 159/240
  5. 159/240 simplified gives 53/80
  6. So, 3/48 + 24/40 = 53/80

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