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Add 54/48 and 40/80

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 40/80

54/48 + 40/80 is 13/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/240 + 120/240 = 270 + 120/240 = 390/240
5. 390/240 simplified gives 13/8
6. So, 54/48 + 40/80 = 13/8
   In mixed form: 15/8

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