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Add 63/48 and 8/49

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 8/49

63/48 + 8/49 is 1157/784.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   63/48 = 63 × 49/48 × 49 = 3087/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   8/49 = 8 × 48/49 × 48 = 384/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3087/2352 + 384/2352 = 3087 + 384/2352 = 3471/2352
5. 3471/2352 simplified gives 1157/784
6. So, 63/48 + 8/49 = 1157/784
   In mixed form: 1373/784

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