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Add 48/63 and 36/48

48/63 + 36/48 is 127/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    48/63 = 48 × 16/63 × 16 = 768/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    36/48 = 36 × 21/48 × 21 = 756/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/1008 + 756/1008 = 768 + 756/1008 = 1524/1008
  5. 1524/1008 simplified gives 127/84
  6. So, 48/63 + 36/48 = 127/84
    In mixed form: 143/84

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