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Add 48/6 and 2/63

1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 2/63

48/6 + 2/63 is 506/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    48/6 = 48 × 21/6 × 21 = 1008/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/126 + 4/126 = 1008 + 4/126 = 1012/126
  5. 1012/126 simplified gives 506/63
  6. So, 48/6 + 2/63 = 506/63
    In mixed form: 82/63

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