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Add 48/60 and 1/63

48/60 + 1/63 is 257/315.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   48/60 = 48 × 21/60 × 21 = 1008/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   1/63 = 1 × 20/63 × 20 = 20/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/1260 + 20/1260 = 1008 + 20/1260 = 1028/1260
5. 1028/1260 simplified gives 257/315
6. So, 48/60 + 1/63 = 257/315

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