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Add 45/48 and 45/40

1^st number: 45/48, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

45/48 + 45/40 is 33/16.

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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,
   45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   45/40 = 45 × 6/40 × 6 = 270/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/240 + 270/240 = 225 + 270/240 = 495/240
5. 495/240 simplified gives 33/16
6. So, 45/48 + 45/40 = 33/16
   In mixed form: 21/16

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