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Add 4/8 and 48/63

4/8 + 48/63 is 53/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    4/8 = 4 × 63/8 × 63 = 252/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    48/63 = 48 × 8/63 × 8 = 384/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/504 + 384/504 = 252 + 384/504 = 636/504
  5. 636/504 simplified gives 53/42
  6. So, 4/8 + 48/63 = 53/42
    In mixed form: 111/42

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