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Add 72/49 and 48/36

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 1 12/36

72/49 + 48/36 is 412/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   72/49 = 72 × 36/49 × 36 = 2592/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   48/36 = 48 × 49/36 × 49 = 2352/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2592/1764 + 2352/1764 = 2592 + 2352/1764 = 4944/1764
5. 4944/1764 simplified gives 412/147
6. So, 72/49 + 48/36 = 412/147
   In mixed form: 2118/147

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