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Add 40/30 and 21/48

1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 21/48

40/30 + 21/48 is 85/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    40/30 = 40 × 8/30 × 8 = 320/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    21/48 = 21 × 5/48 × 5 = 105/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/240 + 105/240 = 320 + 105/240 = 425/240
  5. 425/240 simplified gives 85/48
  6. So, 40/30 + 21/48 = 85/48
    In mixed form: 137/48

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