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Add 48/63 and 7/96

48/63 + 7/96 is 187/224.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   48/63 = 48 × 32/63 × 32 = 1536/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   7/96 = 7 × 21/96 × 21 = 147/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1536/2016 + 147/2016 = 1536 + 147/2016 = 1683/2016
5. 1683/2016 simplified gives 187/224
6. So, 48/63 + 7/96 = 187/224

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