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Add 56/18 and 40/48

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 40/48

56/18 + 40/48 is 71/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   56/18 = 56 × 8/18 × 8 = 448/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   40/48 = 40 × 3/48 × 3 = 120/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/144 + 120/144 = 448 + 120/144 = 568/144
5. 568/144 simplified gives 71/18
6. So, 56/18 + 40/48 = 71/18
   In mixed form: 317/18

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