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Add 63/48 and 48/10

1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 4 8/10

63/48 + 48/10 is 489/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 10 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 10 × 24 = 240,
    48/10 = 48 × 24/10 × 24 = 1152/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/240 + 1152/240 = 315 + 1152/240 = 1467/240
  5. 1467/240 simplified gives 489/80
  6. So, 63/48 + 48/10 = 489/80
    In mixed form: 69/80

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