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Add 63/48 and 45/40

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

63/48 + 45/40 is 39/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   45/40 = 45 × 6/40 × 6 = 270/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/240 + 270/240 = 315 + 270/240 = 585/240
5. 585/240 simplified gives 39/16
6. So, 63/48 + 45/40 = 39/16
   In mixed form: 27/16

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