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Add 27/8 and 48/40

1^st number: 3 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 8/40

27/8 + 48/40 is 183/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   27/8 = 27 × 5/8 × 5 = 135/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   48/40 = 48 × 1/40 × 1 = 48/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/40 + 48/40 = 135 + 48/40 = 183/40
5. So, 27/8 + 48/40 = 183/40
   In mixed form: 423/40

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