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Add 27/48 and 16/40

27/48 + 16/40 is 77/80.

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,
    27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    16/40 = 16 × 6/40 × 6 = 96/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/240 + 96/240 = 135 + 96/240 = 231/240
  5. 231/240 simplified gives 77/80
  6. So, 27/48 + 16/40 = 77/80

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