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Add 63/50 and 5/48

1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 5/48

63/50 + 5/48 is 1637/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    63/50 = 63 × 24/50 × 24 = 1512/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    5/48 = 5 × 25/48 × 25 = 125/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/1200 + 125/1200 = 1512 + 125/1200 = 1637/1200
  5. So, 63/50 + 5/48 = 1637/1200
    In mixed form: 1437/1200

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