Add 15/48 and 3/63
15/48 + 3/63 is 121/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
15/48 = 15 × 21/48 × 21 = 315/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
3/63 = 3 × 16/63 × 16 = 48/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
315/1008 + 48/1008 = 315 + 48/1008 = 363/1008 - 363/1008 simplified gives 121/336
- So, 15/48 + 3/63 = 121/336
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