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Add 18/48 and 50/40

1^st number: 18/48, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

18/48 + 50/40 is 13/8.

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1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   50/40 = 50 × 6/40 × 6 = 300/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/240 + 300/240 = 90 + 300/240 = 390/240
5. 390/240 simplified gives 13/8
6. So, 18/48 + 50/40 = 13/8
   In mixed form: 15/8

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