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Add 36/48 and 75/40

1st number: 36/48, 2nd number: 1 35/40

36/48 + 75/40 is 21/8.

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,
    75/40 = 75 × 6/40 × 6 = 450/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/240 + 450/240 = 180 + 450/240 = 630/240
  5. 630/240 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 36/48 + 75/40 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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