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Add 48/40 and 45/48

1^st number: 1 8/40, 2^nd number: 45/48

48/40 + 45/48 is 171/80.

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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,
   45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/240 + 225/240 = 288 + 225/240 = 513/240
5. 513/240 simplified gives 171/80
6. So, 48/40 + 45/48 = 171/80
   In mixed form: 211/80

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