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Add 48/40 and 45/56

1^st number: 1 8/40, 2^nd number: 45/56

48/40 + 45/56 is 561/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   48/40 = 48 × 7/40 × 7 = 336/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/280 + 225/280 = 336 + 225/280 = 561/280
5. So, 48/40 + 45/56 = 561/280
   In mixed form: 21/280

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