Add 40/48 and 42/45
40/48 + 42/45 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
40/48 = 40 × 15/48 × 15 = 600/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720 - Add the two like fractions:
600/720 + 672/720 = 600 + 672/720 = 1272/720 - 1272/720 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 40/48 + 42/45 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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