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Add 35/48 and 10/40

35/48 + 10/40 is 47/48.

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,
    35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    10/40 = 10 × 6/40 × 6 = 60/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/240 + 60/240 = 175 + 60/240 = 235/240
  5. 235/240 simplified gives 47/48
  6. So, 35/48 + 10/40 = 47/48

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