Add 63/48 and 42/14, Solve 1 15/48 + 3 0/14 as a fraction

Add 63/48 and 42/14

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

63/48 + 42/14 is 69/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
42/14 = 42 × 24/14 × 24 = 1008/336
Add the two like fractions:
441/336 + 1008/336 = 441 + 1008/336 = 1449/336
1449/336 simplified gives 69/16
So, 63/48 + 42/14 = 69/16
In mixed form: 45/16

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