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Add 75/48 and 8/40

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 8/40

75/48 + 8/40 is 141/80.

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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,
   75/48 = 75 × 5/48 × 5 = 375/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   8/40 = 8 × 6/40 × 6 = 48/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/240 + 48/240 = 375 + 48/240 = 423/240
5. 423/240 simplified gives 141/80
6. So, 75/48 + 8/40 = 141/80
   In mixed form: 161/80

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