Add 48/63 and 35/45
48/63 + 35/45 is 97/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 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 45 × 7 = 315,
35/45 = 35 × 7/45 × 7 = 245/315 - Add the two like fractions:
240/315 + 245/315 = 240 + 245/315 = 485/315 - 485/315 simplified gives 97/63
- So, 48/63 + 35/45 = 97/63
In mixed form: 134/63
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