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Add 40/48 and 45/30

1^st number: 40/48, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

40/48 + 45/30 is 7/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   45/30 = 45 × 8/30 × 8 = 360/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/240 + 360/240 = 200 + 360/240 = 560/240
5. 560/240 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 40/48 + 45/30 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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