Add 48/63 and 35/36
48/63 + 35/36 is 437/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252 - Add the two like fractions:
192/252 + 245/252 = 192 + 245/252 = 437/252 - So, 48/63 + 35/36 = 437/252
In mixed form: 1185/252
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