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Add 75/40 and 10/48

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 10/48

75/40 + 10/48 is 25/12.

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,
   75/40 = 75 × 6/40 × 6 = 450/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/240 + 50/240 = 450 + 50/240 = 500/240
5. 500/240 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 75/40 + 10/48 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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