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Add 3/48 and 60/63

3/48 + 60/63 is 341/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    3/48 = 3 × 21/48 × 21 = 63/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    60/63 = 60 × 16/63 × 16 = 960/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/1008 + 960/1008 = 63 + 960/1008 = 1023/1008
  5. 1023/1008 simplified gives 341/336
  6. So, 3/48 + 60/63 = 341/336
    In mixed form: 15/336

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