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Add 48/36 and 70/27

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

48/36 + 70/27 is 106/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   48/36 = 48 × 3/36 × 3 = 144/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   70/27 = 70 × 4/27 × 4 = 280/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/108 + 280/108 = 144 + 280/108 = 424/108
5. 424/108 simplified gives 106/27
6. So, 48/36 + 70/27 = 106/27
   In mixed form: 325/27

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