Add 9/40 and 20/48
9/40 + 20/48 is 77/120.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 6/40 × 6 = 54/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Add the two like fractions:
54/240 + 100/240 = 54 + 100/240 = 154/240 - 154/240 simplified gives 77/120
- So, 9/40 + 20/48 = 77/120
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