Add 5/48 and 10/63
5/48 + 10/63 is 265/1008.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
5/48 = 5 × 21/48 × 21 = 105/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
10/63 = 10 × 16/63 × 16 = 160/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
105/1008 + 160/1008 = 105 + 160/1008 = 265/1008 - So, 5/48 + 10/63 = 265/1008
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