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Add 40/27 and 48/80

1^st number: 1 13/27, 2^nd number: 48/80

40/27 + 48/80 is 281/135.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   40/27 = 40 × 80/27 × 80 = 3200/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   48/80 = 48 × 27/80 × 27 = 1296/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3200/2160 + 1296/2160 = 3200 + 1296/2160 = 4496/2160
5. 4496/2160 simplified gives 281/135
6. So, 40/27 + 48/80 = 281/135
   In mixed form: 211/135

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