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Add 48/30 and 8/40

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 8/40

48/30 + 8/40 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   48/30 = 48 × 4/30 × 4 = 192/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/120 + 24/120 = 192 + 24/120 = 216/120
5. 216/120 simplified gives 9/5
6. So, 48/30 + 8/40 = 9/5
   In mixed form: 14/5

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