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Add 48/10 and 40/72

1^st number: 4 8/10, 2^nd number: 40/72

48/10 + 40/72 is 241/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   48/10 = 48 × 36/10 × 36 = 1728/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/360 + 200/360 = 1728 + 200/360 = 1928/360
5. 1928/360 simplified gives 241/45
6. So, 48/10 + 40/72 = 241/45
   In mixed form: 516/45

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