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Add 63/48 and 48/70

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 48/70

63/48 + 48/70 is 1119/560.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   48/70 = 48 × 24/70 × 24 = 1152/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/1680 + 1152/1680 = 2205 + 1152/1680 = 3357/1680
5. 3357/1680 simplified gives 1119/560
6. So, 63/48 + 48/70 = 1119/560
   In mixed form: 1559/560

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