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Add 48/75 and 49/40

1^st number: 48/75, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

48/75 + 49/40 is 373/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   48/75 = 48 × 8/75 × 8 = 384/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   49/40 = 49 × 15/40 × 15 = 735/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/600 + 735/600 = 384 + 735/600 = 1119/600
5. 1119/600 simplified gives 373/200
6. So, 48/75 + 49/40 = 373/200
   In mixed form: 1173/200

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