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Add 4/48 and 18/63

4/48 + 18/63 is 31/84.

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,
    4/48 = 4 × 21/48 × 21 = 84/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    18/63 = 18 × 16/63 × 16 = 288/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/1008 + 288/1008 = 84 + 288/1008 = 372/1008
  5. 372/1008 simplified gives 31/84
  6. So, 4/48 + 18/63 = 31/84

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