Add 56/63 and 18/48
56/63 + 18/48 is 91/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
56/63 = 56 × 16/63 × 16 = 896/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
18/48 = 18 × 21/48 × 21 = 378/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
896/1008 + 378/1008 = 896 + 378/1008 = 1274/1008 - 1274/1008 simplified gives 91/72
- So, 56/63 + 18/48 = 91/72
In mixed form: 119/72
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