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Add 40/7 and 12/48

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 12/48

40/7 + 12/48 is 167/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    40/7 = 40 × 48/7 × 48 = 1920/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/336 + 84/336 = 1920 + 84/336 = 2004/336
  5. 2004/336 simplified gives 167/28
  6. So, 40/7 + 12/48 = 167/28
    In mixed form: 527/28

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