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Add 27/48 and 40/20

1^st number: 27/48, 2^nd number: 2 0/20

27/48 + 40/20 is 41/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 20 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 20 × 12 = 240,
   40/20 = 40 × 12/20 × 12 = 480/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/240 + 480/240 = 135 + 480/240 = 615/240
5. 615/240 simplified gives 41/16
6. So, 27/48 + 40/20 = 41/16
   In mixed form: 29/16

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