Add 27/63 and 2/48
27/63 + 2/48 is 79/168.
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,
27/63 = 27 × 16/63 × 16 = 432/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
2/48 = 2 × 21/48 × 21 = 42/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
432/1008 + 42/1008 = 432 + 42/1008 = 474/1008 - 474/1008 simplified gives 79/168
- So, 27/63 + 2/48 = 79/168
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