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Add 7/48 and 10/40

7/48 + 10/40 is 19/48.

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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,
   7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   10/40 = 10 × 6/40 × 6 = 60/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/240 + 60/240 = 35 + 60/240 = 95/240
5. 95/240 simplified gives 19/48
6. So, 7/48 + 10/40 = 19/48

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