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Add 21/63 and 6/48

21/63 + 6/48 is 11/24.

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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,
   21/63 = 21 × 16/63 × 16 = 336/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   6/48 = 6 × 21/48 × 21 = 126/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/1008 + 126/1008 = 336 + 126/1008 = 462/1008
5. 462/1008 simplified gives 11/24
6. So, 21/63 + 6/48 = 11/24

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