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Add 63/48 and 70/63

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

63/48 + 70/63 is 349/144.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   70/63 = 70 × 16/63 × 16 = 1120/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1323/1008 + 1120/1008 = 1323 + 1120/1008 = 2443/1008
5. 2443/1008 simplified gives 349/144
6. So, 63/48 + 70/63 = 349/144
   In mixed form: 261/144

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