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Add 5/40 and 10/48

5/40 + 10/48 is 1/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    5/40 = 5 × 6/40 × 6 = 30/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/240 + 50/240 = 30 + 50/240 = 80/240
  5. 80/240 simplified gives 1/3
  6. So, 5/40 + 10/48 = 1/3

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