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Add 48/25 and 40/80

1^st number: 1 23/25, 2^nd number: 40/80

48/25 + 40/80 is 121/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   48/25 = 48 × 16/25 × 16 = 768/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   40/80 = 40 × 5/80 × 5 = 200/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/400 + 200/400 = 768 + 200/400 = 968/400
5. 968/400 simplified gives 121/50
6. So, 48/25 + 40/80 = 121/50
   In mixed form: 221/50

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