Add 48/6 and 28/40, Solve 8 0/6 + 28/40 as a fraction

Add 48/6 and 28/40

1^st number: 8 0/6, 2^nd number: 28/40

48/6 + 28/40 is 87/10.

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,
28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120
Add the two like fractions:
960/120 + 84/120 = 960 + 84/120 = 1044/120
1044/120 simplified gives 87/10
So, 48/6 + 28/40 = 87/10
In mixed form: 87/10

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