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Add 40/5 and 48/6

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 8 0/6

40/5 + 48/6 is 16/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   40/5 = 40 × 6/5 × 6 = 240/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   48/6 = 48 × 5/6 × 5 = 240/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/30 + 240/30 = 240 + 240/30 = 480/30
5. 480/30 simplified gives 16/1
6. So, 40/5 + 48/6 = 16/1

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