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Add 48/40 and 56/6

1^st number: 1 8/40, 2^nd number: 9 2/6

48/40 + 56/6 is 158/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 6 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 6 × 20 = 120,
   56/6 = 56 × 20/6 × 20 = 1120/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/120 + 1120/120 = 144 + 1120/120 = 1264/120
5. 1264/120 simplified gives 158/15
6. So, 48/40 + 56/6 = 158/15
   In mixed form: 108/15

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