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Add 48/45 and 40/50

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 40/50

48/45 + 40/50 is 28/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   48/45 = 48 × 10/45 × 10 = 480/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   40/50 = 40 × 9/50 × 9 = 360/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/450 + 360/450 = 480 + 360/450 = 840/450
5. 840/450 simplified gives 28/15
6. So, 48/45 + 40/50 = 28/15
   In mixed form: 113/15

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