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Add 48/63 and 36/27

1^st number: 48/63, 2^nd number: 1 9/27

48/63 + 36/27 is 44/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   48/63 = 48 × 3/63 × 3 = 144/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   36/27 = 36 × 7/27 × 7 = 252/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/189 + 252/189 = 144 + 252/189 = 396/189
5. 396/189 simplified gives 44/21
6. So, 48/63 + 36/27 = 44/21
   In mixed form: 22/21

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