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Add 48/63 and 98/48

1^st number: 48/63, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

48/63 + 98/48 is 157/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   48/63 = 48 × 16/63 × 16 = 768/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   98/48 = 98 × 21/48 × 21 = 2058/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/1008 + 2058/1008 = 768 + 2058/1008 = 2826/1008
5. 2826/1008 simplified gives 157/56
6. So, 48/63 + 98/48 = 157/56
   In mixed form: 245/56

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