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Add 48/40 and 84/36

1st number: 1 8/40, 2nd number: 2 12/36

48/40 + 84/36 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 36 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    48/40 = 48 × 9/40 × 9 = 432/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
    84/36 = 84 × 10/36 × 10 = 840/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/360 + 840/360 = 432 + 840/360 = 1272/360
  5. 1272/360 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 48/40 + 84/36 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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