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Add 56/48 and 35/40

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 35/40

56/48 + 35/40 is 49/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   35/40 = 35 × 6/40 × 6 = 210/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/240 + 210/240 = 280 + 210/240 = 490/240
5. 490/240 simplified gives 49/24
6. So, 56/48 + 35/40 = 49/24
   In mixed form: 21/24

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