Add 48/56 and 10/63
48/56 + 10/63 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
48/56 = 48 × 9/56 × 9 = 432/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504 - Add the two like fractions:
432/504 + 80/504 = 432 + 80/504 = 512/504 - 512/504 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 48/56 + 10/63 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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