Add 27/20 and 5/48, Solve 1 7/20 + 5/48 as a fraction

Add 27/20 and 5/48

1^st number: 1 7/20, 2^nd number: 5/48

27/20 + 5/48 is 349/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
27/20 = 27 × 12/20 × 12 = 324/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
Add the two like fractions:
324/240 + 25/240 = 324 + 25/240 = 349/240
So, 27/20 + 5/48 = 349/240
In mixed form: 1109/240

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