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Add 25/48 and 63/45

1^st number: 25/48, 2^nd number: 1 18/45

25/48 + 63/45 is 461/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   25/48 = 25 × 15/48 × 15 = 375/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   63/45 = 63 × 16/45 × 16 = 1008/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/720 + 1008/720 = 375 + 1008/720 = 1383/720
5. 1383/720 simplified gives 461/240
6. So, 25/48 + 63/45 = 461/240
   In mixed form: 1221/240

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