Add 7/40 and 10/48
7/40 + 10/48 is 23/60.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 6/40 × 6 = 42/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Add the two like fractions:
42/240 + 50/240 = 42 + 50/240 = 92/240 - 92/240 simplified gives 23/60
- So, 7/40 + 10/48 = 23/60
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