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Add 56/40 and 45/48

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 45/48

56/40 + 45/48 is 187/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   56/40 = 56 × 6/40 × 6 = 336/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/240 + 225/240 = 336 + 225/240 = 561/240
5. 561/240 simplified gives 187/80
6. So, 56/40 + 45/48 = 187/80
   In mixed form: 227/80

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