Add 24/48 and 36/63
24/48 + 36/63 is 15/14.
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,
24/48 = 24 × 21/48 × 21 = 504/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
36/63 = 36 × 16/63 × 16 = 576/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
504/1008 + 576/1008 = 504 + 576/1008 = 1080/1008 - 1080/1008 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 24/48 + 36/63 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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