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Add 8/30 and 48/40

1st number: 8/30, 2nd number: 1 8/40

8/30 + 48/40 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    48/40 = 48 × 3/40 × 3 = 144/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/120 + 144/120 = 32 + 144/120 = 176/120
  5. 176/120 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 8/30 + 48/40 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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