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Add 2/63 and 48/60

2/63 + 48/60 is 262/315.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   2/63 = 2 × 20/63 × 20 = 40/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   48/60 = 48 × 21/60 × 21 = 1008/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/1260 + 1008/1260 = 40 + 1008/1260 = 1048/1260
5. 1048/1260 simplified gives 262/315
6. So, 2/63 + 48/60 = 262/315

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