Add 15/63 and 9/48
15/63 + 9/48 is 143/336.
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,
15/63 = 15 × 16/63 × 16 = 240/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
9/48 = 9 × 21/48 × 21 = 189/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1008 + 189/1008 = 240 + 189/1008 = 429/1008 - 429/1008 simplified gives 143/336
- So, 15/63 + 9/48 = 143/336
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