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Add 48/27 and 40/70

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 40/70

48/27 + 40/70 is 148/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
   48/27 = 48 × 70/27 × 70 = 3360/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   40/70 = 40 × 27/70 × 27 = 1080/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/1890 + 1080/1890 = 3360 + 1080/1890 = 4440/1890
5. 4440/1890 simplified gives 148/63
6. So, 48/27 + 40/70 = 148/63
   In mixed form: 222/63

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