Add 5/8 and 40/48
5/8 + 40/48 is 35/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
5/8 = 5 × 6/8 × 6 = 30/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
40/48 = 40 × 1/48 × 1 = 40/48 - Add the two like fractions:
30/48 + 40/48 = 30 + 40/48 = 70/48 - 70/48 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 5/8 + 40/48 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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