Add 6/40 and 5/48
6/40 + 5/48 is 61/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
6/40 = 6 × 6/40 × 6 = 36/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Add the two like fractions:
36/240 + 25/240 = 36 + 25/240 = 61/240 - So, 6/40 + 5/48 = 61/240
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