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Add 48/63 and 3/6

48/63 + 3/6 is 53/42.

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,
    3/6 = 3 × 21/6 × 21 = 63/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/126 + 63/126 = 96 + 63/126 = 159/126
  5. 159/126 simplified gives 53/42
  6. So, 48/63 + 3/6 = 53/42
    In mixed form: 111/42

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