Add 10/63 and 16/48
10/63 + 16/48 is 31/63.
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,
10/63 = 10 × 16/63 × 16 = 160/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
16/48 = 16 × 21/48 × 21 = 336/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1008 + 336/1008 = 160 + 336/1008 = 496/1008 - 496/1008 simplified gives 31/63
- So, 10/63 + 16/48 = 31/63
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