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Add 12/63 and 54/48

1^st number: 12/63, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

12/63 + 54/48 is 221/168.

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,
   12/63 = 12 × 16/63 × 16 = 192/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   54/48 = 54 × 21/48 × 21 = 1134/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/1008 + 1134/1008 = 192 + 1134/1008 = 1326/1008
5. 1326/1008 simplified gives 221/168
6. So, 12/63 + 54/48 = 221/168
   In mixed form: 153/168

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