Add 48/63 and 15/27
48/63 + 15/27 is 83/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
48/63 = 48 × 3/63 × 3 = 144/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
15/27 = 15 × 7/27 × 7 = 105/189 - Add the two like fractions:
144/189 + 105/189 = 144 + 105/189 = 249/189 - 249/189 simplified gives 83/63
- So, 48/63 + 15/27 = 83/63
In mixed form: 120/63
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