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Add 48/21 and 49/72

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 49/72

48/21 + 49/72 is 1495/504.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
   48/21 = 48 × 24/21 × 24 = 1152/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   49/72 = 49 × 7/72 × 7 = 343/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/504 + 343/504 = 1152 + 343/504 = 1495/504
5. So, 48/21 + 49/72 = 1495/504
   In mixed form: 2487/504

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