Add 48/6 and 8/40
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 8/40
48/6 + 8/40 is 41/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
960/120 + 24/120 = 960 + 24/120 = 984/120 - 984/120 simplified gives 41/5
- So, 48/6 + 8/40 = 41/5
In mixed form: 81/5
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