Add 63/48 and 9/35, Solve 1 15/48 + 9/35 as a fraction

Add 63/48 and 9/35

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 9/35

63/48 + 9/35 is 879/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
9/35 = 9 × 48/35 × 48 = 432/1680
Add the two like fractions:
2205/1680 + 432/1680 = 2205 + 432/1680 = 2637/1680
2637/1680 simplified gives 879/560
So, 63/48 + 9/35 = 879/560
In mixed form: 1319/560

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