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Add 48/27 and 35/72

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 35/72

48/27 + 35/72 is 163/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   48/27 = 48 × 8/27 × 8 = 384/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   35/72 = 35 × 3/72 × 3 = 105/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/216 + 105/216 = 384 + 105/216 = 489/216
5. 489/216 simplified gives 163/72
6. So, 48/27 + 35/72 = 163/72
   In mixed form: 219/72

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