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Add 5/48 and 40/81

5/48 + 40/81 is 775/1296.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   5/48 = 5 × 27/48 × 27 = 135/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   40/81 = 40 × 16/81 × 16 = 640/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/1296 + 640/1296 = 135 + 640/1296 = 775/1296
5. So, 5/48 + 40/81 = 775/1296

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