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Add 48/63 and 6/12

48/63 + 6/12 is 53/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 12 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 12 × 21 = 252,
   6/12 = 6 × 21/12 × 21 = 126/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/252 + 126/252 = 192 + 126/252 = 318/252
5. 318/252 simplified gives 53/42
6. So, 48/63 + 6/12 = 53/42
   In mixed form: 111/42

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