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Add 42/8 and 48/27

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 1 21/27

42/8 + 48/27 is 253/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    42/8 = 42 × 27/8 × 27 = 1134/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    48/27 = 48 × 8/27 × 8 = 384/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/216 + 384/216 = 1134 + 384/216 = 1518/216
  5. 1518/216 simplified gives 253/36
  6. So, 42/8 + 48/27 = 253/36
    In mixed form: 71/36

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