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Add 10/63 and 12/48

10/63 + 12/48 is 103/252.

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,
    10/63 = 10 × 16/63 × 16 = 160/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    12/48 = 12 × 21/48 × 21 = 252/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1008 + 252/1008 = 160 + 252/1008 = 412/1008
  5. 412/1008 simplified gives 103/252
  6. So, 10/63 + 12/48 = 103/252

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