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Add 48/8 and 5/72

1^st number: 6 0/8, 2^nd number: 5/72

48/8 + 5/72 is 437/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   48/8 = 48 × 9/8 × 9 = 432/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/72 + 5/72 = 432 + 5/72 = 437/72
5. So, 48/8 + 5/72 = 437/72
   In mixed form: 65/72

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