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Add 7/48 and 56/40

1^st number: 7/48, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

7/48 + 56/40 is 371/240.

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,
   7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   56/40 = 56 × 6/40 × 6 = 336/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/240 + 336/240 = 35 + 336/240 = 371/240
5. So, 7/48 + 56/40 = 371/240
   In mixed form: 1131/240

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