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Add 48/10 and 2/63

1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 2/63

48/10 + 2/63 is 1522/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    48/10 = 48 × 63/10 × 63 = 3024/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    2/63 = 2 × 10/63 × 10 = 20/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/630 + 20/630 = 3024 + 20/630 = 3044/630
  5. 3044/630 simplified gives 1522/315
  6. So, 48/10 + 2/63 = 1522/315
    In mixed form: 4262/315

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