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Add 49/27 and 40/48

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 40/48

49/27 + 40/48 is 143/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   49/27 = 49 × 16/27 × 16 = 784/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   40/48 = 40 × 9/48 × 9 = 360/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/432 + 360/432 = 784 + 360/432 = 1144/432
5. 1144/432 simplified gives 143/54
6. So, 49/27 + 40/48 = 143/54
   In mixed form: 235/54

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