Add 48/63 and 24/49
48/63 + 24/49 is 184/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
48/63 = 48 × 7/63 × 7 = 336/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
24/49 = 24 × 9/49 × 9 = 216/441 - Add the two like fractions:
336/441 + 216/441 = 336 + 216/441 = 552/441 - 552/441 simplified gives 184/147
- So, 48/63 + 24/49 = 184/147
In mixed form: 137/147
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