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Add 63/8 and 3/48

1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 3/48

63/8 + 3/48 is 127/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
    63/8 = 63 × 6/8 × 6 = 378/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    3/48 = 3 × 1/48 × 1 = 3/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/48 + 3/48 = 378 + 3/48 = 381/48
  5. 381/48 simplified gives 127/16
  6. So, 63/8 + 3/48 = 127/16
    In mixed form: 715/16

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