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Add 40/48 and 10/35

40/48 + 10/35 is 47/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    40/48 = 40 × 35/48 × 35 = 1400/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    10/35 = 10 × 48/35 × 48 = 480/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/1680 + 480/1680 = 1400 + 480/1680 = 1880/1680
  5. 1880/1680 simplified gives 47/42
  6. So, 40/48 + 10/35 = 47/42
    In mixed form: 15/42

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