Add 2/5 and 48/63
2/5 + 48/63 is 122/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
2/5 = 2 × 63/5 × 63 = 126/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
48/63 = 48 × 5/63 × 5 = 240/315 - Add the two like fractions:
126/315 + 240/315 = 126 + 240/315 = 366/315 - 366/315 simplified gives 122/105
- So, 2/5 + 48/63 = 122/105
In mixed form: 117/105
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