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Add 48/40 and 18/25

1st number: 1 8/40, 2nd number: 18/25

48/40 + 18/25 is 48/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    48/40 = 48 × 5/40 × 5 = 240/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    18/25 = 18 × 8/25 × 8 = 144/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/200 + 144/200 = 240 + 144/200 = 384/200
  5. 384/200 simplified gives 48/25
  6. So, 48/40 + 18/25 = 48/25
    In mixed form: 123/25

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