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Add 48/40 and 3/7

1st number: 1 8/40, 2nd number: 3/7

48/40 + 3/7 is 57/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 7 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    48/40 = 48 × 7/40 × 7 = 336/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    3/7 = 3 × 40/7 × 40 = 120/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/280 + 120/280 = 336 + 120/280 = 456/280
  5. 456/280 simplified gives 57/35
  6. So, 48/40 + 3/7 = 57/35
    In mixed form: 122/35

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