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Add 63/48 and 8/7

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

63/48 + 8/7 is 275/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 7 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    8/7 = 8 × 48/7 × 48 = 384/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/336 + 384/336 = 441 + 384/336 = 825/336
  5. 825/336 simplified gives 275/112
  6. So, 63/48 + 8/7 = 275/112
    In mixed form: 251/112

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