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Add 6/48 and 4/63

6/48 + 4/63 is 95/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    6/48 = 6 × 21/48 × 21 = 126/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    4/63 = 4 × 16/63 × 16 = 64/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/1008 + 64/1008 = 126 + 64/1008 = 190/1008
  5. 190/1008 simplified gives 95/504
  6. So, 6/48 + 4/63 = 95/504

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