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Add 96/27 and 63/48

1^st number: 3 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

96/27 + 63/48 is 701/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   96/27 = 96 × 16/27 × 16 = 1536/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   63/48 = 63 × 9/48 × 9 = 567/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1536/432 + 567/432 = 1536 + 567/432 = 2103/432
5. 2103/432 simplified gives 701/144
6. So, 96/27 + 63/48 = 701/144
   In mixed form: 4125/144

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