Add 40/48 and 5/18
40/48 + 5/18 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
40/48 = 40 × 3/48 × 3 = 120/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
5/18 = 5 × 8/18 × 8 = 40/144 - Add the two like fractions:
120/144 + 40/144 = 120 + 40/144 = 160/144 - 160/144 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 40/48 + 5/18 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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