Add 48/63 and 18/24
48/63 + 18/24 is 127/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
48/63 = 48 × 8/63 × 8 = 384/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
18/24 = 18 × 21/24 × 21 = 378/504 - Add the two like fractions:
384/504 + 378/504 = 384 + 378/504 = 762/504 - 762/504 simplified gives 127/84
- So, 48/63 + 18/24 = 127/84
In mixed form: 143/84
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