Add 48/63 and 45/49
48/63 + 45/49 is 247/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
48/63 = 48 × 7/63 × 7 = 336/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
45/49 = 45 × 9/49 × 9 = 405/441 - Add the two like fractions:
336/441 + 405/441 = 336 + 405/441 = 741/441 - 741/441 simplified gives 247/147
- So, 48/63 + 45/49 = 247/147
In mixed form: 1100/147
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