Add 2/63 and 4/48
2/63 + 4/48 is 29/252.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 16/63 × 16 = 32/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
4/48 = 4 × 21/48 × 21 = 84/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
32/1008 + 84/1008 = 32 + 84/1008 = 116/1008 - 116/1008 simplified gives 29/252
- So, 2/63 + 4/48 = 29/252
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