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Add 48/5 and 40/48

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 40/48

48/5 + 40/48 is 313/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    48/5 = 48 × 48/5 × 48 = 2304/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/240 + 200/240 = 2304 + 200/240 = 2504/240
  5. 2504/240 simplified gives 313/30
  6. So, 48/5 + 40/48 = 313/30
    In mixed form: 1013/30

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