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Add 72/48 and 20/27

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 20/27

72/48 + 20/27 is 121/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   72/48 = 72 × 9/48 × 9 = 648/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   20/27 = 20 × 16/27 × 16 = 320/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/432 + 320/432 = 648 + 320/432 = 968/432
5. 968/432 simplified gives 121/54
6. So, 72/48 + 20/27 = 121/54
   In mixed form: 213/54

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