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Add 48/63 and 21/6

1^st number: 48/63, 2^nd number: 3 3/6

48/63 + 21/6 is 179/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   48/63 = 48 × 2/63 × 2 = 96/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   21/6 = 21 × 21/6 × 21 = 441/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/126 + 441/126 = 96 + 441/126 = 537/126
5. 537/126 simplified gives 179/42
6. So, 48/63 + 21/6 = 179/42
   In mixed form: 411/42

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