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Add 48/45 and 45/40

1^st number: 1 3/45, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

48/45 + 45/40 is 263/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   48/45 = 48 × 8/45 × 8 = 384/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   45/40 = 45 × 9/40 × 9 = 405/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/360 + 405/360 = 384 + 405/360 = 789/360
5. 789/360 simplified gives 263/120
6. So, 48/45 + 45/40 = 263/120
   In mixed form: 223/120

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