Add 60/48 and 6/63, Solve 1 12/48 + 6/63 as a fraction

Add 60/48 and 6/63

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 6/63

60/48 + 6/63 is 113/84.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
60/48 = 60 × 21/48 × 21 = 1260/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
6/63 = 6 × 16/63 × 16 = 96/1008
Add the two like fractions:
1260/1008 + 96/1008 = 1260 + 96/1008 = 1356/1008
1356/1008 simplified gives 113/84
So, 60/48 + 6/63 = 113/84
In mixed form: 129/84

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