Add 40/48 and 18/40
40/48 + 18/40 is 77/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
18/40 = 18 × 6/40 × 6 = 108/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 108/240 = 200 + 108/240 = 308/240 - 308/240 simplified gives 77/60
- So, 40/48 + 18/40 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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