Add 48/63 and 15/35
48/63 + 15/35 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
48/63 = 48 × 5/63 × 5 = 240/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315 - Add the two like fractions:
240/315 + 135/315 = 240 + 135/315 = 375/315 - 375/315 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 48/63 + 15/35 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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