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Add 48/27 and 49/36

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

48/27 + 49/36 is 113/36.

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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,
   49/36 = 49 × 3/36 × 3 = 147/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/108 + 147/108 = 192 + 147/108 = 339/108
5. 339/108 simplified gives 113/36
6. So, 48/27 + 49/36 = 113/36
   In mixed form: 35/36

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