Add 40/48 and 42/80
40/48 + 42/80 is 163/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 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 80 × 3 = 240,
42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 126/240 = 200 + 126/240 = 326/240 - 326/240 simplified gives 163/120
- So, 40/48 + 42/80 = 163/120
In mixed form: 143/120
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