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Add 48/24 and 81/72

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 1 9/72

48/24 + 81/72 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   48/24 = 48 × 3/24 × 3 = 144/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   81/72 = 81 × 1/72 × 1 = 81/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/72 + 81/72 = 144 + 81/72 = 225/72
5. 225/72 simplified gives 25/8
6. So, 48/24 + 81/72 = 25/8
   In mixed form: 31/8

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