Add 5/48 and 40/27, Solve 5/48 + 1 13/27 as a fraction

Add 5/48 and 40/27

1^st number: 5/48, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

5/48 + 40/27 is 685/432.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
5/48 = 5 × 9/48 × 9 = 45/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
40/27 = 40 × 16/27 × 16 = 640/432
Add the two like fractions:
45/432 + 640/432 = 45 + 640/432 = 685/432
So, 5/48 + 40/27 = 685/432
In mixed form: 1253/432

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