Add 63/48 and 72/49, Solve 1 15/48 + 1 23/49 as a fraction

Add 63/48 and 72/49

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

63/48 + 72/49 is 2181/784.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
63/48 = 63 × 49/48 × 49 = 3087/2352
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
72/49 = 72 × 48/49 × 48 = 3456/2352
Add the two like fractions:
3087/2352 + 3456/2352 = 3087 + 3456/2352 = 6543/2352
6543/2352 simplified gives 2181/784
So, 63/48 + 72/49 = 2181/784
In mixed form: 2613/784

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