Add 35/63 and 25/48
35/63 + 25/48 is 155/144.
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,
35/63 = 35 × 16/63 × 16 = 560/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
25/48 = 25 × 21/48 × 21 = 525/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1008 + 525/1008 = 560 + 525/1008 = 1085/1008 - 1085/1008 simplified gives 155/144
- So, 35/63 + 25/48 = 155/144
In mixed form: 111/144
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