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Add 27/48 and 16/90

27/48 + 16/90 is 533/720.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   27/48 = 27 × 15/48 × 15 = 405/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   16/90 = 16 × 8/90 × 8 = 128/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/720 + 128/720 = 405 + 128/720 = 533/720
5. So, 27/48 + 16/90 = 533/720

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