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Add 48/5 and 80/40

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 2 0/40

48/5 + 80/40 is 58/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   48/5 = 48 × 8/5 × 8 = 384/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   80/40 = 80 × 1/40 × 1 = 80/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/40 + 80/40 = 384 + 80/40 = 464/40
5. 464/40 simplified gives 58/5
6. So, 48/5 + 80/40 = 58/5
   In mixed form: 113/5

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