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Add 8/27 and 70/48

1st number: 8/27, 2nd number: 1 22/48

8/27 + 70/48 is 379/216.

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,
    8/27 = 8 × 16/27 × 16 = 128/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    70/48 = 70 × 9/48 × 9 = 630/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/432 + 630/432 = 128 + 630/432 = 758/432
  5. 758/432 simplified gives 379/216
  6. So, 8/27 + 70/48 = 379/216
    In mixed form: 1163/216

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