Add 7/48 and 6/63
7/48 + 6/63 is 27/112.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 21/48 × 21 = 147/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
6/63 = 6 × 16/63 × 16 = 96/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
147/1008 + 96/1008 = 147 + 96/1008 = 243/1008 - 243/1008 simplified gives 27/112
- So, 7/48 + 6/63 = 27/112
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