Add 2/48 and 15/63
2/48 + 15/63 is 47/168.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 21/48 × 21 = 42/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
15/63 = 15 × 16/63 × 16 = 240/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
42/1008 + 240/1008 = 42 + 240/1008 = 282/1008 - 282/1008 simplified gives 47/168
- So, 2/48 + 15/63 = 47/168
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