Add 27/63 and 27/48
27/63 + 27/48 is 111/112.
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,
27/48 = 27 × 21/48 × 21 = 567/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
432/1008 + 567/1008 = 432 + 567/1008 = 999/1008 - 999/1008 simplified gives 111/112
- So, 27/63 + 27/48 = 111/112
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