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Add 48/28 and 63/24

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

48/28 + 63/24 is 243/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   48/28 = 48 × 6/28 × 6 = 288/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/168 + 441/168 = 288 + 441/168 = 729/168
5. 729/168 simplified gives 243/56
6. So, 48/28 + 63/24 = 243/56
   In mixed form: 419/56

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