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Add 48/75 and 40/16

1^st number: 48/75, 2^nd number: 2 8/16

48/75 + 40/16 is 157/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   48/75 = 48 × 16/75 × 16 = 768/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   40/16 = 40 × 75/16 × 75 = 3000/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/1200 + 3000/1200 = 768 + 3000/1200 = 3768/1200
5. 3768/1200 simplified gives 157/50
6. So, 48/75 + 40/16 = 157/50
   In mixed form: 37/50

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