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Add 8/40 and 15/48

8/40 + 15/48 is 41/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    8/40 = 8 × 6/40 × 6 = 48/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/240 + 75/240 = 48 + 75/240 = 123/240
  5. 123/240 simplified gives 41/80
  6. So, 8/40 + 15/48 = 41/80

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