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Add 63/12 and 54/48

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

63/12 + 54/48 is 51/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   63/12 = 63 × 4/12 × 4 = 252/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   54/48 = 54 × 1/48 × 1 = 54/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/48 + 54/48 = 252 + 54/48 = 306/48
5. 306/48 simplified gives 51/8
6. So, 63/12 + 54/48 = 51/8
   In mixed form: 63/8

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