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Add 5/48 and 35/40

5/48 + 35/40 is 47/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    35/40 = 35 × 6/40 × 6 = 210/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/240 + 210/240 = 25 + 210/240 = 235/240
  5. 235/240 simplified gives 47/48
  6. So, 5/48 + 35/40 = 47/48

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