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Add 27/40 and 70/48

1^st number: 27/40, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

27/40 + 70/48 is 32/15.

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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,
   27/40 = 27 × 6/40 × 6 = 162/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/240 + 350/240 = 162 + 350/240 = 512/240
5. 512/240 simplified gives 32/15
6. So, 27/40 + 70/48 = 32/15
   In mixed form: 22/15

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