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Add 72/7 and 48/72

1^st number: 10 2/7, 2^nd number: 48/72

72/7 + 48/72 is 230/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
   72/7 = 72 × 72/7 × 72 = 5184/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   48/72 = 48 × 7/72 × 7 = 336/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5184/504 + 336/504 = 5184 + 336/504 = 5520/504
5. 5520/504 simplified gives 230/21
6. So, 72/7 + 48/72 = 230/21
   In mixed form: 1020/21

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