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Add 72/45 and 63/48

1^st number: 1 27/45, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

72/45 + 63/48 is 233/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   72/45 = 72 × 16/45 × 16 = 1152/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   63/48 = 63 × 15/48 × 15 = 945/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/720 + 945/720 = 1152 + 945/720 = 2097/720
5. 2097/720 simplified gives 233/80
6. So, 72/45 + 63/48 = 233/80
   In mixed form: 273/80

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