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Add 63/48 and 20/50

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 20/50

63/48 + 20/50 is 137/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   63/48 = 63 × 25/48 × 25 = 1575/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   20/50 = 20 × 24/50 × 24 = 480/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/1200 + 480/1200 = 1575 + 480/1200 = 2055/1200
5. 2055/1200 simplified gives 137/80
6. So, 63/48 + 20/50 = 137/80
   In mixed form: 157/80

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