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Add 48/12 and 2/63

1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 2/63

48/12 + 2/63 is 254/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    48/12 = 48 × 21/12 × 21 = 1008/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/252 + 8/252 = 1008 + 8/252 = 1016/252
  5. 1016/252 simplified gives 254/63
  6. So, 48/12 + 2/63 = 254/63
    In mixed form: 42/63

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