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Add 48/27 and 35/36

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 35/36

48/27 + 35/36 is 11/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   48/27 = 48 × 4/27 × 4 = 192/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   35/36 = 35 × 3/36 × 3 = 105/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/108 + 105/108 = 192 + 105/108 = 297/108
5. 297/108 simplified gives 11/4
6. So, 48/27 + 35/36 = 11/4
   In mixed form: 23/4

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