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Add 48/40 and 84/56

1^st number: 1 8/40, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

48/40 + 84/56 is 27/10.

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,
   84/56 = 84 × 5/56 × 5 = 420/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/280 + 420/280 = 336 + 420/280 = 756/280
5. 756/280 simplified gives 27/10
6. So, 48/40 + 84/56 = 27/10
   In mixed form: 27/10

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