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Add 63/48 and 35/63

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 35/63

63/48 + 35/63 is 269/144.

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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,
   63/48 = 63 × 21/48 × 21 = 1323/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   35/63 = 35 × 16/63 × 16 = 560/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1323/1008 + 560/1008 = 1323 + 560/1008 = 1883/1008
5. 1883/1008 simplified gives 269/144
6. So, 63/48 + 35/63 = 269/144
   In mixed form: 1125/144

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