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Add 48/20 and 40/27

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 1 13/27

48/20 + 40/27 is 524/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 27 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    48/20 = 48 × 27/20 × 27 = 1296/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    40/27 = 40 × 20/27 × 20 = 800/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/540 + 800/540 = 1296 + 800/540 = 2096/540
  5. 2096/540 simplified gives 524/135
  6. So, 48/20 + 40/27 = 524/135
    In mixed form: 3119/135

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