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Add 5/48 and 40/45

5/48 + 40/45 is 143/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    5/48 = 5 × 15/48 × 15 = 75/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    40/45 = 40 × 16/45 × 16 = 640/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/720 + 640/720 = 75 + 640/720 = 715/720
  5. 715/720 simplified gives 143/144
  6. So, 5/48 + 40/45 = 143/144

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