Add 6/63 and 27/48
6/63 + 27/48 is 221/336.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 16/63 × 16 = 96/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
27/48 = 27 × 21/48 × 21 = 567/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
96/1008 + 567/1008 = 96 + 567/1008 = 663/1008 - 663/1008 simplified gives 221/336
- So, 6/63 + 27/48 = 221/336
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