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Add 40/48 and 10/5

1st number: 40/48, 2nd number: 2 0/5

40/48 + 10/5 is 17/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 5 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    10/5 = 10 × 48/5 × 48 = 480/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/240 + 480/240 = 200 + 480/240 = 680/240
  5. 680/240 simplified gives 17/6
  6. So, 40/48 + 10/5 = 17/6
    In mixed form: 25/6

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