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Add 27/48 and 56/49

1^st number: 27/48, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

27/48 + 56/49 is 191/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   27/48 = 27 × 49/48 × 49 = 1323/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   56/49 = 56 × 48/49 × 48 = 2688/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1323/2352 + 2688/2352 = 1323 + 2688/2352 = 4011/2352
5. 4011/2352 simplified gives 191/112
6. So, 27/48 + 56/49 = 191/112
   In mixed form: 179/112

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