Add 40/48 and 15/24
40/48 + 15/24 is 35/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
40/48 = 40 × 1/48 × 1 = 40/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
15/24 = 15 × 2/24 × 2 = 30/48 - Add the two like fractions:
40/48 + 30/48 = 40 + 30/48 = 70/48 - 70/48 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 40/48 + 15/24 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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