Add 48/63 and 42/27, Solve 48/63 + 1 15/27 as a fraction

Add 48/63 and 42/27

1^st number: 48/63, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

48/63 + 42/27 is 146/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 27 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
48/63 = 48 × 3/63 × 3 = 144/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
42/27 = 42 × 7/27 × 7 = 294/189
Add the two like fractions:
144/189 + 294/189 = 144 + 294/189 = 438/189
438/189 simplified gives 146/63
So, 48/63 + 42/27 = 146/63
In mixed form: 220/63

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