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Add 48/45 and 40/56

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 40/56

48/45 + 40/56 is 187/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   48/45 = 48 × 56/45 × 56 = 2688/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   40/56 = 40 × 45/56 × 45 = 1800/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/2520 + 1800/2520 = 2688 + 1800/2520 = 4488/2520
5. 4488/2520 simplified gives 187/105
6. So, 48/45 + 40/56 = 187/105
   In mixed form: 182/105

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