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Add 42/48 and 5/27

42/48 + 5/27 is 229/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 27 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    42/48 = 42 × 9/48 × 9 = 378/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    5/27 = 5 × 16/27 × 16 = 80/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/432 + 80/432 = 378 + 80/432 = 458/432
  5. 458/432 simplified gives 229/216
  6. So, 42/48 + 5/27 = 229/216
    In mixed form: 113/216

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