Add 6/48 and 30/63
6/48 + 30/63 is 101/168.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 21/48 × 21 = 126/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
30/63 = 30 × 16/63 × 16 = 480/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
126/1008 + 480/1008 = 126 + 480/1008 = 606/1008 - 606/1008 simplified gives 101/168
- So, 6/48 + 30/63 = 101/168
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