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Add 48/72 and 49/48

1^st number: 48/72, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

48/72 + 49/48 is 27/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   48/72 = 48 × 2/72 × 2 = 96/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   49/48 = 49 × 3/48 × 3 = 147/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/144 + 147/144 = 96 + 147/144 = 243/144
5. 243/144 simplified gives 27/16
6. So, 48/72 + 49/48 = 27/16
   In mixed form: 111/16

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