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Add 48/40 and 6/5

1^st number: 1 8/40, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

48/40 + 6/5 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 5 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   48/40 = 48 × 1/40 × 1 = 48/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   6/5 = 6 × 8/5 × 8 = 48/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/40 + 48/40 = 48 + 48/40 = 96/40
5. 96/40 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 48/40 + 6/5 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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