Add 2/63 and 7/48
2/63 + 7/48 is 179/1008.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
2/63 = 2 × 16/63 × 16 = 32/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
7/48 = 7 × 21/48 × 21 = 147/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
32/1008 + 147/1008 = 32 + 147/1008 = 179/1008 - So, 2/63 + 7/48 = 179/1008
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