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Add 48/27 and 49/24

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

48/27 + 49/24 is 275/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 24 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 24 × 9 = 216,
   49/24 = 49 × 9/24 × 9 = 441/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/216 + 441/216 = 384 + 441/216 = 825/216
5. 825/216 simplified gives 275/72
6. So, 48/27 + 49/24 = 275/72
   In mixed form: 359/72

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