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Add 75/63 and 35/48

1st number: 1 12/63, 2nd number: 35/48

75/63 + 35/48 is 215/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    75/63 = 75 × 16/63 × 16 = 1200/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    35/48 = 35 × 21/48 × 21 = 735/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/1008 + 735/1008 = 1200 + 735/1008 = 1935/1008
  5. 1935/1008 simplified gives 215/112
  6. So, 75/63 + 35/48 = 215/112
    In mixed form: 1103/112

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