Add 15/16 and 48/63
15/16 + 48/63 is 571/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
15/16 = 15 × 63/16 × 63 = 945/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
48/63 = 48 × 16/63 × 16 = 768/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
945/1008 + 768/1008 = 945 + 768/1008 = 1713/1008 - 1713/1008 simplified gives 571/336
- So, 15/16 + 48/63 = 571/336
In mixed form: 1235/336
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