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Add 49/63 and 12/27

49/63 + 12/27 is 11/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
   49/63 = 49 × 3/63 × 3 = 147/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   12/27 = 12 × 7/27 × 7 = 84/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/189 + 84/189 = 147 + 84/189 = 231/189
5. 231/189 simplified gives 11/9
6. So, 49/63 + 12/27 = 11/9
   In mixed form: 12/9

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