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Add 7/48 and 27/8

1^st number: 7/48, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

7/48 + 27/8 is 169/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   7/48 = 7 × 1/48 × 1 = 7/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   27/8 = 27 × 6/8 × 6 = 162/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7/48 + 162/48 = 7 + 162/48 = 169/48
5. So, 7/48 + 27/8 = 169/48
   In mixed form: 325/48

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