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Add 10/63 and 20/48

10/63 + 20/48 is 145/252.

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,
    20/48 = 20 × 21/48 × 21 = 420/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1008 + 420/1008 = 160 + 420/1008 = 580/1008
  5. 580/1008 simplified gives 145/252
  6. So, 10/63 + 20/48 = 145/252

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