Add 48/63 and 42/90
48/63 + 42/90 is 43/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 90 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 90 × 7 = 630,
42/90 = 42 × 7/90 × 7 = 294/630 - Add the two like fractions:
480/630 + 294/630 = 480 + 294/630 = 774/630 - 774/630 simplified gives 43/35
- So, 48/63 + 42/90 = 43/35
In mixed form: 18/35
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