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Add 48/10 and 80/72

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

48/10 + 80/72 is 266/45.

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,
   80/72 = 80 × 5/72 × 5 = 400/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/360 + 400/360 = 1728 + 400/360 = 2128/360
5. 2128/360 simplified gives 266/45
6. So, 48/10 + 80/72 = 266/45
   In mixed form: 541/45

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