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Add 6/18 and 63/48

1^st number: 6/18, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

6/18 + 63/48 is 79/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   6/18 = 6 × 8/18 × 8 = 48/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   63/48 = 63 × 3/48 × 3 = 189/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/144 + 189/144 = 48 + 189/144 = 237/144
5. 237/144 simplified gives 79/48
6. So, 6/18 + 63/48 = 79/48
   In mixed form: 131/48

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