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Add 48/40 and 36/75

1^st number: 1 8/40, 2^nd number: 36/75

48/40 + 36/75 is 42/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   48/40 = 48 × 15/40 × 15 = 720/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   36/75 = 36 × 8/75 × 8 = 288/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/600 + 288/600 = 720 + 288/600 = 1008/600
5. 1008/600 simplified gives 42/25
6. So, 48/40 + 36/75 = 42/25
   In mixed form: 117/25

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