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Add 48/81 and 49/48

1^st number: 48/81, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

48/81 + 49/48 is 697/432.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 48 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   48/81 = 48 × 16/81 × 16 = 768/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   49/48 = 49 × 27/48 × 27 = 1323/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/1296 + 1323/1296 = 768 + 1323/1296 = 2091/1296
5. 2091/1296 simplified gives 697/432
6. So, 48/81 + 49/48 = 697/432
   In mixed form: 1265/432

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