Add 40/7 and 4/48, Solve 5 5/7 + 4/48 as a fraction

Add 40/7 and 4/48

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 4/48

40/7 + 4/48 is 487/84.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
40/7 = 40 × 48/7 × 48 = 1920/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336
Add the two like fractions:
1920/336 + 28/336 = 1920 + 28/336 = 1948/336
1948/336 simplified gives 487/84
So, 40/7 + 4/48 = 487/84
In mixed form: 567/84

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