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Add 12/63 and 48/45

1^st number: 12/63, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

12/63 + 48/45 is 44/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   12/63 = 12 × 5/63 × 5 = 60/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   48/45 = 48 × 7/45 × 7 = 336/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/315 + 336/315 = 60 + 336/315 = 396/315
5. 396/315 simplified gives 44/35
6. So, 12/63 + 48/45 = 44/35
   In mixed form: 19/35

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