Add 1/63 and 8/48
1/63 + 8/48 is 23/126.
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,
1/63 = 1 × 16/63 × 16 = 16/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
8/48 = 8 × 21/48 × 21 = 168/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
16/1008 + 168/1008 = 16 + 168/1008 = 184/1008 - 184/1008 simplified gives 23/126
- So, 1/63 + 8/48 = 23/126
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