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Add 48/63 and 49/80

48/63 + 49/80 is 2309/1680.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
   48/63 = 48 × 80/63 × 80 = 3840/5040
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
   49/80 = 49 × 63/80 × 63 = 3087/5040
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3840/5040 + 3087/5040 = 3840 + 3087/5040 = 6927/5040
5. 6927/5040 simplified gives 2309/1680
6. So, 48/63 + 49/80 = 2309/1680
   In mixed form: 1629/1680

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