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Add 40/8 and 90/48

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

40/8 + 90/48 is 55/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   40/8 = 40 × 6/8 × 6 = 240/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   90/48 = 90 × 1/48 × 1 = 90/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/48 + 90/48 = 240 + 90/48 = 330/48
5. 330/48 simplified gives 55/8
6. So, 40/8 + 90/48 = 55/8
   In mixed form: 67/8

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