Add 45/7 and 63/48
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 1 15/48
45/7 + 63/48 is 867/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
45/7 = 45 × 48/7 × 48 = 2160/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/336 + 441/336 = 2160 + 441/336 = 2601/336 - 2601/336 simplified gives 867/112
- So, 45/7 + 63/48 = 867/112
In mixed form: 783/112
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