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Add 2/63 and 9/48

2/63 + 9/48 is 221/1008.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    2/63 = 2 × 16/63 × 16 = 32/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    9/48 = 9 × 21/48 × 21 = 189/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/1008 + 189/1008 = 32 + 189/1008 = 221/1008
  5. So, 2/63 + 9/48 = 221/1008

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