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Add 48/40 and 80/24

1^st number: 1 8/40, 2^nd number: 3 8/24

48/40 + 80/24 is 68/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 24 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 24 × 5 = 120,
   80/24 = 80 × 5/24 × 5 = 400/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/120 + 400/120 = 144 + 400/120 = 544/120
5. 544/120 simplified gives 68/15
6. So, 48/40 + 80/24 = 68/15
   In mixed form: 48/15

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