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Add 48/63 and 45/60

48/63 + 45/60 is 127/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    48/63 = 48 × 20/63 × 20 = 960/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    45/60 = 45 × 21/60 × 21 = 945/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/1260 + 945/1260 = 960 + 945/1260 = 1905/1260
  5. 1905/1260 simplified gives 127/84
  6. So, 48/63 + 45/60 = 127/84
    In mixed form: 143/84

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