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Add 80/63 and 20/48

1^st number: 1 17/63, 2^nd number: 20/48

80/63 + 20/48 is 425/252.

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,
   80/63 = 80 × 16/63 × 16 = 1280/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   20/48 = 20 × 21/48 × 21 = 420/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/1008 + 420/1008 = 1280 + 420/1008 = 1700/1008
5. 1700/1008 simplified gives 425/252
6. So, 80/63 + 20/48 = 425/252
   In mixed form: 1173/252

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