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Add 2/63 and 60/48

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

2/63 + 60/48 is 323/252.

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,
    2/63 = 2 × 16/63 × 16 = 32/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    60/48 = 60 × 21/48 × 21 = 1260/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/1008 + 1260/1008 = 32 + 1260/1008 = 1292/1008
  5. 1292/1008 simplified gives 323/252
  6. So, 2/63 + 60/48 = 323/252
    In mixed form: 171/252

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