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Add 48/3 and 49/40

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 1 9/40

48/3 + 49/40 is 689/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    48/3 = 48 × 40/3 × 40 = 1920/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/120 + 147/120 = 1920 + 147/120 = 2067/120
  5. 2067/120 simplified gives 689/40
  6. So, 48/3 + 49/40 = 689/40
    In mixed form: 179/40

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