Add 4/48 and 27/40
4/48 + 27/40 is 91/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
27/40 = 27 × 6/40 × 6 = 162/240 - Add the two like fractions:
20/240 + 162/240 = 20 + 162/240 = 182/240 - 182/240 simplified gives 91/120
- So, 4/48 + 27/40 = 91/120
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