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Add 48/25 and 40/48

1^st number: 1 23/25, 2^nd number: 40/48

48/25 + 40/48 is 413/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   48/25 = 48 × 48/25 × 48 = 2304/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   40/48 = 40 × 25/48 × 25 = 1000/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/1200 + 1000/1200 = 2304 + 1000/1200 = 3304/1200
5. 3304/1200 simplified gives 413/150
6. So, 48/25 + 40/48 = 413/150
   In mixed form: 2113/150

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