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Add 48/35 and 8/63

1st number: 1 13/35, 2nd number: 8/63

48/35 + 8/63 is 472/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    48/35 = 48 × 9/35 × 9 = 432/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    8/63 = 8 × 5/63 × 5 = 40/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/315 + 40/315 = 432 + 40/315 = 472/315
  5. So, 48/35 + 8/63 = 472/315
    In mixed form: 1157/315

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