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Add 36/40 and 24/48

36/40 + 24/48 is 7/5.

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,
    24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/240 + 120/240 = 216 + 120/240 = 336/240
  5. 336/240 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 36/40 + 24/48 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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