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Add 48/27 and 49/72

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 49/72

48/27 + 49/72 is 59/24.

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,
   49/72 = 49 × 3/72 × 3 = 147/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/216 + 147/216 = 384 + 147/216 = 531/216
5. 531/216 simplified gives 59/24
6. So, 48/27 + 49/72 = 59/24
   In mixed form: 211/24

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