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Add 84/48 and 40/27

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

84/48 + 40/27 is 349/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   84/48 = 84 × 9/48 × 9 = 756/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   40/27 = 40 × 16/27 × 16 = 640/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/432 + 640/432 = 756 + 640/432 = 1396/432
5. 1396/432 simplified gives 349/108
6. So, 84/48 + 40/27 = 349/108
   In mixed form: 325/108

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