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Add 40/15 and 10/48

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 10/48

40/15 + 10/48 is 23/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    40/15 = 40 × 16/15 × 16 = 640/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/240 + 50/240 = 640 + 50/240 = 690/240
  5. 690/240 simplified gives 23/8
  6. So, 40/15 + 10/48 = 23/8
    In mixed form: 27/8

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