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Add 63/48 and 80/60

1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 1 20/60

63/48 + 80/60 is 127/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    80/60 = 80 × 4/60 × 4 = 320/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/240 + 320/240 = 315 + 320/240 = 635/240
  5. 635/240 simplified gives 127/48
  6. So, 63/48 + 80/60 = 127/48
    In mixed form: 231/48

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