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Add 15/63 and 48/49

15/63 + 48/49 is 179/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   15/63 = 15 × 7/63 × 7 = 105/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   48/49 = 48 × 9/49 × 9 = 432/441
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/441 + 432/441 = 105 + 432/441 = 537/441
5. 537/441 simplified gives 179/147
6. So, 15/63 + 48/49 = 179/147
   In mixed form: 132/147

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