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Add 45/48 and 40/10

1st number: 45/48, 2nd number: 4 0/10

45/48 + 40/10 is 79/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    40/10 = 40 × 24/10 × 24 = 960/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/240 + 960/240 = 225 + 960/240 = 1185/240
  5. 1185/240 simplified gives 79/16
  6. So, 45/48 + 40/10 = 79/16
    In mixed form: 415/16

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