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Add 36/48 and 3/40

36/48 + 3/40 is 33/40.

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,
    36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    3/40 = 3 × 6/40 × 6 = 18/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/240 + 18/240 = 180 + 18/240 = 198/240
  5. 198/240 simplified gives 33/40
  6. So, 36/48 + 3/40 = 33/40

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