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Add 48/5 and 63/56

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

48/5 + 63/56 is 429/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   48/5 = 48 × 56/5 × 56 = 2688/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/280 + 315/280 = 2688 + 315/280 = 3003/280
5. 3003/280 simplified gives 429/40
6. So, 48/5 + 63/56 = 429/40
   In mixed form: 1029/40

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