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Add 30/48 and 24/40

30/48 + 24/40 is 49/40.

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,
    30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    24/40 = 24 × 6/40 × 6 = 144/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/240 + 144/240 = 150 + 144/240 = 294/240
  5. 294/240 simplified gives 49/40
  6. So, 30/48 + 24/40 = 49/40
    In mixed form: 19/40

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