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Add 48/63 and 49/60

48/63 + 49/60 is 221/140.

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,
   49/60 = 49 × 21/60 × 21 = 1029/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/1260 + 1029/1260 = 960 + 1029/1260 = 1989/1260
5. 1989/1260 simplified gives 221/140
6. So, 48/63 + 49/60 = 221/140
   In mixed form: 181/140

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