Add 7/48 and 6/40
7/48 + 6/40 is 71/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
6/40 = 6 × 6/40 × 6 = 36/240 - Add the two like fractions:
35/240 + 36/240 = 35 + 36/240 = 71/240 - So, 7/48 + 6/40 = 71/240
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