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Add 3/63 and 8/48

3/63 + 8/48 is 3/14.

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,
    3/63 = 3 × 16/63 × 16 = 48/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    8/48 = 8 × 21/48 × 21 = 168/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/1008 + 168/1008 = 48 + 168/1008 = 216/1008
  5. 216/1008 simplified gives 3/14
  6. So, 3/63 + 8/48 = 3/14

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