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Add 4/48 and 40/18

1st number: 4/48, 2nd number: 2 4/18

4/48 + 40/18 is 83/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    4/48 = 4 × 3/48 × 3 = 12/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    40/18 = 40 × 8/18 × 8 = 320/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/144 + 320/144 = 12 + 320/144 = 332/144
  5. 332/144 simplified gives 83/36
  6. So, 4/48 + 40/18 = 83/36
    In mixed form: 211/36

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