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Add 40/12 and 54/48

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

40/12 + 54/48 is 107/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   40/12 = 40 × 4/12 × 4 = 160/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   54/48 = 54 × 1/48 × 1 = 54/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/48 + 54/48 = 160 + 54/48 = 214/48
5. 214/48 simplified gives 107/24
6. So, 40/12 + 54/48 = 107/24
   In mixed form: 411/24

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