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Add 48/5 and 40/80

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 40/80

48/5 + 40/80 is 101/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   48/5 = 48 × 16/5 × 16 = 768/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   40/80 = 40 × 1/80 × 1 = 40/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/80 + 40/80 = 768 + 40/80 = 808/80
5. 808/80 simplified gives 101/10
6. So, 48/5 + 40/80 = 101/10
   In mixed form: 101/10

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