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Add 48/2 and 56/63

1^st number: 24 0/2, 2^nd number: 56/63

48/2 + 56/63 is 224/9.

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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,
   56/63 = 56 × 2/63 × 2 = 112/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/126 + 112/126 = 3024 + 112/126 = 3136/126
5. 3136/126 simplified gives 224/9
6. So, 48/2 + 56/63 = 224/9
   In mixed form: 248/9

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