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Add 48/84 and 27/72

48/84 + 27/72 is 53/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   48/84 = 48 × 6/84 × 6 = 288/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/504 + 189/504 = 288 + 189/504 = 477/504
5. 477/504 simplified gives 53/56
6. So, 48/84 + 27/72 = 53/56

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