Add 48/63 and 45/84
48/63 + 45/84 is 109/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
45/84 = 45 × 3/84 × 3 = 135/252 - Add the two like fractions:
192/252 + 135/252 = 192 + 135/252 = 327/252 - 327/252 simplified gives 109/84
- So, 48/63 + 45/84 = 109/84
In mixed form: 125/84
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 96/63+45/84 48/63+90/84