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Add 48/36 and 28/63

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 28/63

48/36 + 28/63 is 16/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   48/36 = 48 × 7/36 × 7 = 336/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   28/63 = 28 × 4/63 × 4 = 112/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/252 + 112/252 = 336 + 112/252 = 448/252
5. 448/252 simplified gives 16/9
6. So, 48/36 + 28/63 = 16/9
   In mixed form: 17/9

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