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Add 48/40 and 84/32

1^st number: 1 8/40, 2^nd number: 2 20/32

48/40 + 84/32 is 153/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   48/40 = 48 × 4/40 × 4 = 192/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   84/32 = 84 × 5/32 × 5 = 420/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/160 + 420/160 = 192 + 420/160 = 612/160
5. 612/160 simplified gives 153/40
6. So, 48/40 + 84/32 = 153/40
   In mixed form: 333/40

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