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Add 32/5 and 40/48

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 40/48

32/5 + 40/48 is 217/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    32/5 = 32 × 48/5 × 48 = 1536/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1536/240 + 200/240 = 1536 + 200/240 = 1736/240
  5. 1736/240 simplified gives 217/30
  6. So, 32/5 + 40/48 = 217/30
    In mixed form: 77/30

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