Add 48/6 and 15/40, Solve 8 0/6 + 15/40 as a fraction

Add 48/6 and 15/40

1^st number: 8 0/6, 2^nd number: 15/40

48/6 + 15/40 is 67/8.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
48/6 = 48 × 20/6 × 20 = 960/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120
Add the two like fractions:
960/120 + 45/120 = 960 + 45/120 = 1005/120
1005/120 simplified gives 67/8
So, 48/6 + 15/40 = 67/8
In mixed form: 83/8

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