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Add 81/98 and 63/48

1^st number: 81/98, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

81/98 + 63/48 is 1677/784.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   81/98 = 81 × 24/98 × 24 = 1944/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   63/48 = 63 × 49/48 × 49 = 3087/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/2352 + 3087/2352 = 1944 + 3087/2352 = 5031/2352
5. 5031/2352 simplified gives 1677/784
6. So, 81/98 + 63/48 = 1677/784
   In mixed form: 2109/784

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