Add 8/48 and 6/40
8/48 + 6/40 is 19/60.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 5/48 × 5 = 40/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
6/40 = 6 × 6/40 × 6 = 36/240 - Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 36/240 = 40 + 36/240 = 76/240 - 76/240 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 8/48 + 6/40 = 19/60
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