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Add 80/48 and 42/40

1^st number: 1 32/48, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

80/48 + 42/40 is 163/60.

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,
   80/48 = 80 × 5/48 × 5 = 400/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   42/40 = 42 × 6/40 × 6 = 252/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/240 + 252/240 = 400 + 252/240 = 652/240
5. 652/240 simplified gives 163/60
6. So, 80/48 + 42/40 = 163/60
   In mixed form: 243/60

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