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Add 48/18 and 36/27

1^st number: 2 12/18, 2^nd number: 1 9/27

48/18 + 36/27 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   48/18 = 48 × 3/18 × 3 = 144/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   36/27 = 36 × 2/27 × 2 = 72/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/54 + 72/54 = 144 + 72/54 = 216/54
5. 216/54 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 48/18 + 36/27 = 4/1

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