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Add 48/30 and 40/80

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 40/80

48/30 + 40/80 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   48/30 = 48 × 8/30 × 8 = 384/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/240 + 120/240 = 384 + 120/240 = 504/240
5. 504/240 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 48/30 + 40/80 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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