Add 42/48 and 96/63, Solve 42/48 + 1 33/63 as a fraction

Add 42/48 and 96/63

1^st number: 42/48, 2^nd number: 1 33/63

42/48 + 96/63 is 403/168.

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,
42/48 = 42 × 21/48 × 21 = 882/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
96/63 = 96 × 16/63 × 16 = 1536/1008
Add the two like fractions:
882/1008 + 1536/1008 = 882 + 1536/1008 = 2418/1008
2418/1008 simplified gives 403/168
So, 42/48 + 96/63 = 403/168
In mixed form: 267/168

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