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Add 48/5 and 7/63

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 7/63

48/5 + 7/63 is 437/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    48/5 = 48 × 63/5 × 63 = 3024/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    7/63 = 7 × 5/63 × 5 = 35/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/315 + 35/315 = 3024 + 35/315 = 3059/315
  5. 3059/315 simplified gives 437/45
  6. So, 48/5 + 7/63 = 437/45
    In mixed form: 932/45

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