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Add 48/30 and 7/40

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 7/40

48/30 + 7/40 is 71/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    48/30 = 48 × 4/30 × 4 = 192/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/120 + 21/120 = 192 + 21/120 = 213/120
  5. 213/120 simplified gives 71/40
  6. So, 48/30 + 7/40 = 71/40
    In mixed form: 131/40

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