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Add 48/63 and 18/49

48/63 + 18/49 is 166/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   48/63 = 48 × 7/63 × 7 = 336/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   18/49 = 18 × 9/49 × 9 = 162/441
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/441 + 162/441 = 336 + 162/441 = 498/441
5. 498/441 simplified gives 166/147
6. So, 48/63 + 18/49 = 166/147
   In mixed form: 119/147

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