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Add 40/48 and 18/40

40/48 + 18/40 is 77/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 40 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 40 × 6 = 240,
    18/40 = 18 × 6/40 × 6 = 108/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/240 + 108/240 = 200 + 108/240 = 308/240
  5. 308/240 simplified gives 77/60
  6. So, 40/48 + 18/40 = 77/60
    In mixed form: 117/60

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