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Add 27/48 and 24/5

1st number: 27/48, 2nd number: 4 4/5

27/48 + 24/5 is 429/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 5 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 5 × 48 = 240,
    24/5 = 24 × 48/5 × 48 = 1152/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/240 + 1152/240 = 135 + 1152/240 = 1287/240
  5. 1287/240 simplified gives 429/80
  6. So, 27/48 + 24/5 = 429/80
    In mixed form: 529/80

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