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Add 63/48 and 16/49

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 16/49

63/48 + 16/49 is 1285/784.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   63/48 = 63 × 49/48 × 49 = 3087/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   16/49 = 16 × 48/49 × 48 = 768/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3087/2352 + 768/2352 = 3087 + 768/2352 = 3855/2352
5. 3855/2352 simplified gives 1285/784
6. So, 63/48 + 16/49 = 1285/784
   In mixed form: 1501/784

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