Add 48/5 and 5/63, Solve 9 3/5 + 5/63 as a fraction

Add 48/5 and 5/63

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 5/63

48/5 + 5/63 is 3049/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
48/5 = 48 × 63/5 × 63 = 3024/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
Add the two like fractions:
3024/315 + 25/315 = 3024 + 25/315 = 3049/315
So, 48/5 + 5/63 = 3049/315
In mixed form: 9214/315

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