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Add 3/48 and 63/5

1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 12 3/5

3/48 + 63/5 is 1013/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 5 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    63/5 = 63 × 48/5 × 48 = 3024/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/240 + 3024/240 = 15 + 3024/240 = 3039/240
  5. 3039/240 simplified gives 1013/80
  6. So, 3/48 + 63/5 = 1013/80
    In mixed form: 1253/80

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