Add 48/63 and 20/54
48/63 + 20/54 is 214/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
48/63 = 48 × 6/63 × 6 = 288/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
20/54 = 20 × 7/54 × 7 = 140/378 - Add the two like fractions:
288/378 + 140/378 = 288 + 140/378 = 428/378 - 428/378 simplified gives 214/189
- So, 48/63 + 20/54 = 214/189
In mixed form: 125/189
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