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Add 40/48 and 8/30

40/48 + 8/30 is 11/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
    8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/240 + 64/240 = 200 + 64/240 = 264/240
  5. 264/240 simplified gives 11/10
  6. So, 40/48 + 8/30 = 11/10
    In mixed form: 11/10

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