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Add 40/60 and 54/48

1^st number: 40/60, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

40/60 + 54/48 is 43/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   40/60 = 40 × 4/60 × 4 = 160/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/240 + 270/240 = 160 + 270/240 = 430/240
5. 430/240 simplified gives 43/24
6. So, 40/60 + 54/48 = 43/24
   In mixed form: 119/24

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