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Add 48/3 and 49/72

1^st number: 16 0/3, 2^nd number: 49/72

48/3 + 49/72 is 1201/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
   48/3 = 48 × 24/3 × 24 = 1152/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/72 + 49/72 = 1152 + 49/72 = 1201/72
5. So, 48/3 + 49/72 = 1201/72
   In mixed form: 1649/72

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