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Add 60/63 and 4/48

60/63 + 4/48 is 29/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    60/63 = 60 × 16/63 × 16 = 960/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    4/48 = 4 × 21/48 × 21 = 84/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/1008 + 84/1008 = 960 + 84/1008 = 1044/1008
  5. 1044/1008 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 60/63 + 4/48 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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