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Add 48/28 and 27/36

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 27/36

48/28 + 27/36 is 69/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   48/28 = 48 × 9/28 × 9 = 432/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   27/36 = 27 × 7/36 × 7 = 189/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/252 + 189/252 = 432 + 189/252 = 621/252
5. 621/252 simplified gives 69/28
6. So, 48/28 + 27/36 = 69/28
   In mixed form: 213/28

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