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Add 24/63 and 9/48

24/63 + 9/48 is 191/336.

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,
    24/63 = 24 × 16/63 × 16 = 384/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
    9/48 = 9 × 21/48 × 21 = 189/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/1008 + 189/1008 = 384 + 189/1008 = 573/1008
  5. 573/1008 simplified gives 191/336
  6. So, 24/63 + 9/48 = 191/336

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