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Add 5/48 and 40/54

5/48 + 40/54 is 365/432.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   5/48 = 5 × 9/48 × 9 = 45/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   40/54 = 40 × 8/54 × 8 = 320/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/432 + 320/432 = 45 + 320/432 = 365/432
5. So, 5/48 + 40/54 = 365/432

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