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Add 42/48 and 56/40

1^st number: 42/48, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

42/48 + 56/40 is 91/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   56/40 = 56 × 6/40 × 6 = 336/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/240 + 336/240 = 210 + 336/240 = 546/240
5. 546/240 simplified gives 91/40
6. So, 42/48 + 56/40 = 91/40
   In mixed form: 211/40

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