Add 48/63 and 14/36
48/63 + 14/36 is 145/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Add the two like fractions:
192/252 + 98/252 = 192 + 98/252 = 290/252 - 290/252 simplified gives 145/126
- So, 48/63 + 14/36 = 145/126
In mixed form: 119/126
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