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Add 48/40 and 24/48

1^st number: 1 8/40, 2^nd number: 24/48

48/40 + 24/48 is 17/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   48/40 = 48 × 6/40 × 6 = 288/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/240 + 120/240 = 288 + 120/240 = 408/240
5. 408/240 simplified gives 17/10
6. So, 48/40 + 24/48 = 17/10
   In mixed form: 17/10

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