Add 48/12 and 5/63, Solve 4 0/12 + 5/63 as a fraction

Add 48/12 and 5/63

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 5/63

48/12 + 5/63 is 257/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
48/12 = 48 × 21/12 × 21 = 1008/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
5/63 = 5 × 4/63 × 4 = 20/252
Add the two like fractions:
1008/252 + 20/252 = 1008 + 20/252 = 1028/252
1028/252 simplified gives 257/63
So, 48/12 + 5/63 = 257/63
In mixed form: 45/63

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