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Add 48/27 and 8/5

1st number: 1 21/27, 2nd number: 1 3/5

48/27 + 8/5 is 152/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    48/27 = 48 × 5/27 × 5 = 240/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    8/5 = 8 × 27/5 × 27 = 216/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/135 + 216/135 = 240 + 216/135 = 456/135
  5. 456/135 simplified gives 152/45
  6. So, 48/27 + 8/5 = 152/45
    In mixed form: 317/45

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