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Add 27/48 and 56/20

1^st number: 27/48, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

27/48 + 56/20 is 269/80.

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,
   56/20 = 56 × 12/20 × 12 = 672/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/240 + 672/240 = 135 + 672/240 = 807/240
5. 807/240 simplified gives 269/80
6. So, 27/48 + 56/20 = 269/80
   In mixed form: 329/80

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