Add 3/48 and 8/40
3/48 + 8/40 is 21/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
8/40 = 8 × 6/40 × 6 = 48/240 - Add the two like fractions:
15/240 + 48/240 = 15 + 48/240 = 63/240 - 63/240 simplified gives 21/80
- So, 3/48 + 8/40 = 21/80
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