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Add 40/45 and 24/48

40/45 + 24/48 is 25/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 48 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    40/45 = 40 × 16/45 × 16 = 640/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    24/48 = 24 × 15/48 × 15 = 360/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/720 + 360/720 = 640 + 360/720 = 1000/720
  5. 1000/720 simplified gives 25/18
  6. So, 40/45 + 24/48 = 25/18
    In mixed form: 17/18

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