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Add 48/36 and 27/72

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 27/72

48/36 + 27/72 is 41/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   48/36 = 48 × 2/36 × 2 = 96/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/72 + 27/72 = 96 + 27/72 = 123/72
5. 123/72 simplified gives 41/24
6. So, 48/36 + 27/72 = 41/24
   In mixed form: 117/24

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