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Add 48/27 and 63/36

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

48/27 + 63/36 is 127/36.

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,
   63/36 = 63 × 3/36 × 3 = 189/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/108 + 189/108 = 192 + 189/108 = 381/108
5. 381/108 simplified gives 127/36
6. So, 48/27 + 63/36 = 127/36
   In mixed form: 319/36

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