Add 40/49 and 8/48
40/49 + 8/48 is 289/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
40/49 = 40 × 48/49 × 48 = 1920/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
8/48 = 8 × 49/48 × 49 = 392/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/2352 + 392/2352 = 1920 + 392/2352 = 2312/2352 - 2312/2352 simplified gives 289/294
- So, 40/49 + 8/48 = 289/294
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