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Add 48/16 and 42/63

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 42/63

48/16 + 42/63 is 11/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
   48/16 = 48 × 63/16 × 63 = 3024/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   42/63 = 42 × 16/63 × 16 = 672/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/1008 + 672/1008 = 3024 + 672/1008 = 3696/1008
5. 3696/1008 simplified gives 11/3
6. So, 48/16 + 42/63 = 11/3
   In mixed form: 32/3

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