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Add 48/40 and 70/6

1st number: 1 8/40, 2nd number: 11 4/6

48/40 + 70/6 is 193/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    48/40 = 48 × 3/40 × 3 = 144/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    70/6 = 70 × 20/6 × 20 = 1400/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/120 + 1400/120 = 144 + 1400/120 = 1544/120
  5. 1544/120 simplified gives 193/15
  6. So, 48/40 + 70/6 = 193/15
    In mixed form: 1213/15

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