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Add 48/40 and 98/12

1^st number: 1 8/40, 2^nd number: 8 2/12

48/40 + 98/12 is 281/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 12 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 12 × 10 = 120,
   98/12 = 98 × 10/12 × 10 = 980/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/120 + 980/120 = 144 + 980/120 = 1124/120
5. 1124/120 simplified gives 281/30
6. So, 48/40 + 98/12 = 281/30
   In mixed form: 911/30

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