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Add 50/48 and 3/63

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 3/63

50/48 + 3/63 is 61/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   50/48 = 50 × 21/48 × 21 = 1050/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   3/63 = 3 × 16/63 × 16 = 48/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/1008 + 48/1008 = 1050 + 48/1008 = 1098/1008
5. 1098/1008 simplified gives 61/56
6. So, 50/48 + 3/63 = 61/56
   In mixed form: 15/56

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