Add 4/48 and 35/63
4/48 + 35/63 is 23/36.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 21/48 × 21 = 84/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
35/63 = 35 × 16/63 × 16 = 560/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
84/1008 + 560/1008 = 84 + 560/1008 = 644/1008 - 644/1008 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 4/48 + 35/63 = 23/36
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