Add 48/40 and 6/49
1st number: 1 8/40, 2nd number: 6/49
48/40 + 6/49 is 324/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
48/40 = 48 × 49/40 × 49 = 2352/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
6/49 = 6 × 40/49 × 40 = 240/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/1960 + 240/1960 = 2352 + 240/1960 = 2592/1960 - 2592/1960 simplified gives 324/245
- So, 48/40 + 6/49 = 324/245
In mixed form: 179/245
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