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Add 36/40 and 12/48

36/40 + 12/48 is 23/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    36/40 = 36 × 6/40 × 6 = 216/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/240 + 60/240 = 216 + 60/240 = 276/240
  5. 276/240 simplified gives 23/20
  6. So, 36/40 + 12/48 = 23/20
    In mixed form: 13/20

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