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Add 48/28 and 6/72

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 6/72

48/28 + 6/72 is 151/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
   48/28 = 48 × 18/28 × 18 = 864/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/504 + 42/504 = 864 + 42/504 = 906/504
5. 906/504 simplified gives 151/84
6. So, 48/28 + 6/72 = 151/84
   In mixed form: 167/84

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