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Add 60/48 and 40/63

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 40/63

60/48 + 40/63 is 475/252.

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,
   60/48 = 60 × 21/48 × 21 = 1260/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   40/63 = 40 × 16/63 × 16 = 640/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/1008 + 640/1008 = 1260 + 640/1008 = 1900/1008
5. 1900/1008 simplified gives 475/252
6. So, 60/48 + 40/63 = 475/252
   In mixed form: 1223/252

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