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Add 40/6 and 48/10

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 4 8/10

40/6 + 48/10 is 172/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    40/6 = 40 × 5/6 × 5 = 200/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    48/10 = 48 × 3/10 × 3 = 144/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/30 + 144/30 = 200 + 144/30 = 344/30
  5. 344/30 simplified gives 172/15
  6. So, 40/6 + 48/10 = 172/15
    In mixed form: 117/15

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