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Add 42/40 and 3/48

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 3/48

42/40 + 3/48 is 89/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    42/40 = 42 × 6/40 × 6 = 252/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/240 + 15/240 = 252 + 15/240 = 267/240
  5. 267/240 simplified gives 89/80
  6. So, 42/40 + 3/48 = 89/80
    In mixed form: 19/80

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