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Add 48/2 and 2/63

1st number: 24 0/2, 2nd number: 2/63

48/2 + 2/63 is 1514/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    48/2 = 48 × 63/2 × 63 = 3024/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/126 + 4/126 = 3024 + 4/126 = 3028/126
  5. 3028/126 simplified gives 1514/63
  6. So, 48/2 + 2/63 = 1514/63
    In mixed form: 242/63

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