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Add 48/4 and 63/9

1^st number: 12 0/4, 2^nd number: 7 0/9

48/4 + 63/9 is 19/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   48/4 = 48 × 9/4 × 9 = 432/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   63/9 = 63 × 4/9 × 4 = 252/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/36 + 252/36 = 432 + 252/36 = 684/36
5. 684/36 simplified gives 19/1
6. So, 48/4 + 63/9 = 19/1

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