Add 4/40 and 12/48
4/40 + 12/48 is 7/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
4/40 = 4 × 6/40 × 6 = 24/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
24/240 + 60/240 = 24 + 60/240 = 84/240 - 84/240 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 4/40 + 12/48 = 7/20
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