Add 18/28 and 48/63
18/28 + 48/63 is 59/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
18/28 = 18 × 9/28 × 9 = 162/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252 - Add the two like fractions:
162/252 + 192/252 = 162 + 192/252 = 354/252 - 354/252 simplified gives 59/42
- So, 18/28 + 48/63 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42
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