Add 40/10 and 30/48
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 30/48
40/10 + 30/48 is 37/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
40/10 = 40 × 24/10 × 24 = 960/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
960/240 + 150/240 = 960 + 150/240 = 1110/240 - 1110/240 simplified gives 37/8
- So, 40/10 + 30/48 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8
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