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Add 48/60 and 63/7

1st number: 48/60, 2nd number: 9 0/7

48/60 + 63/7 is 49/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 7 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    48/60 = 48 × 7/60 × 7 = 336/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    63/7 = 63 × 60/7 × 60 = 3780/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/420 + 3780/420 = 336 + 3780/420 = 4116/420
  5. 4116/420 simplified gives 49/5
  6. So, 48/60 + 63/7 = 49/5
    In mixed form: 94/5

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