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Add 40/10 and 42/48

1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 42/48

40/10 + 42/48 is 39/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    40/10 = 40 × 24/10 × 24 = 960/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/240 + 210/240 = 960 + 210/240 = 1170/240
  5. 1170/240 simplified gives 39/8
  6. So, 40/10 + 42/48 = 39/8
    In mixed form: 47/8

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