Add 40/48 and 14/30
40/48 + 14/30 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
14/30 = 14 × 8/30 × 8 = 112/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 112/240 = 200 + 112/240 = 312/240 - 312/240 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 40/48 + 14/30 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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