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Add 48/9 and 63/36

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 1 27/36

48/9 + 63/36 is 85/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   48/9 = 48 × 4/9 × 4 = 192/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   63/36 = 63 × 1/36 × 1 = 63/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/36 + 63/36 = 192 + 63/36 = 255/36
5. 255/36 simplified gives 85/12
6. So, 48/9 + 63/36 = 85/12
   In mixed form: 71/12

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