Add 48/63 and 35/70
48/63 + 35/70 is 53/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
48/63 = 48 × 10/63 × 10 = 480/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630 - Add the two like fractions:
480/630 + 315/630 = 480 + 315/630 = 795/630 - 795/630 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 48/63 + 35/70 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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