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Add 48/9 and 63/72

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 63/72

48/9 + 63/72 is 149/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   48/9 = 48 × 8/9 × 8 = 384/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/72 + 63/72 = 384 + 63/72 = 447/72
5. 447/72 simplified gives 149/24
6. So, 48/9 + 63/72 = 149/24
   In mixed form: 65/24

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