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Add 48/40 and 2/60

1^st number: 1 8/40, 2^nd number: 2/60

48/40 + 2/60 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   48/40 = 48 × 3/40 × 3 = 144/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/120 + 4/120 = 144 + 4/120 = 148/120
5. 148/120 simplified gives 37/30
6. So, 48/40 + 2/60 = 37/30
   In mixed form: 17/30

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