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Add 5/48 and 40/18

1^st number: 5/48, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

5/48 + 40/18 is 335/144.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   5/48 = 5 × 3/48 × 3 = 15/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   40/18 = 40 × 8/18 × 8 = 320/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/144 + 320/144 = 15 + 320/144 = 335/144
5. So, 5/48 + 40/18 = 335/144
   In mixed form: 247/144

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