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Add 56/48 and 27/72

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 27/72

56/48 + 27/72 is 37/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   56/48 = 56 × 3/48 × 3 = 168/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   27/72 = 27 × 2/72 × 2 = 54/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/144 + 54/144 = 168 + 54/144 = 222/144
5. 222/144 simplified gives 37/24
6. So, 56/48 + 27/72 = 37/24
   In mixed form: 113/24

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