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Add 48/63 and 27/84

48/63 + 27/84 is 13/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   27/84 = 27 × 3/84 × 3 = 81/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/252 + 81/252 = 192 + 81/252 = 273/252
5. 273/252 simplified gives 13/12
6. So, 48/63 + 27/84 = 13/12
   In mixed form: 11/12

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