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Add 80/50 and 63/48

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

80/50 + 63/48 is 233/80.

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,
   80/50 = 80 × 24/50 × 24 = 1920/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   63/48 = 63 × 25/48 × 25 = 1575/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/1200 + 1575/1200 = 1920 + 1575/1200 = 3495/1200
5. 3495/1200 simplified gives 233/80
6. So, 80/50 + 63/48 = 233/80
   In mixed form: 273/80

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