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Add 48/30 and 40/56

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 40/56

48/30 + 40/56 is 81/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   48/30 = 48 × 28/30 × 28 = 1344/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   40/56 = 40 × 15/56 × 15 = 600/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/840 + 600/840 = 1344 + 600/840 = 1944/840
5. 1944/840 simplified gives 81/35
6. So, 48/30 + 40/56 = 81/35
   In mixed form: 211/35

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