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Add 48/27 and 45/40

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

48/27 + 45/40 is 209/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
   48/27 = 48 × 40/27 × 40 = 1920/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   45/40 = 45 × 27/40 × 27 = 1215/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/1080 + 1215/1080 = 1920 + 1215/1080 = 3135/1080
5. 3135/1080 simplified gives 209/72
6. So, 48/27 + 45/40 = 209/72
   In mixed form: 265/72

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