Add 40/48 and 12/20
40/48 + 12/20 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
12/20 = 12 × 12/20 × 12 = 144/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 144/240 = 200 + 144/240 = 344/240 - 344/240 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 40/48 + 12/20 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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