Add 10/48 and 42/63
10/48 + 42/63 is 7/8.
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,
10/48 = 10 × 21/48 × 21 = 210/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
42/63 = 42 × 16/63 × 16 = 672/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1008 + 672/1008 = 210 + 672/1008 = 882/1008 - 882/1008 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 10/48 + 42/63 = 7/8
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