Add 48/63 and 9/14, Solve 48/63 + 9/14 as a fraction

Add 48/63 and 9/14

48/63 + 9/14 is 59/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
48/63 = 48 × 2/63 × 2 = 96/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
9/14 = 9 × 9/14 × 9 = 81/126
Add the two like fractions:
96/126 + 81/126 = 96 + 81/126 = 177/126
177/126 simplified gives 59/42
So, 48/63 + 9/14 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42

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