Add 63/14 and 27/48
1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 27/48
63/14 + 27/48 is 81/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
63/14 = 63 × 24/14 × 24 = 1512/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/336 + 189/336 = 1512 + 189/336 = 1701/336 - 1701/336 simplified gives 81/16
- So, 63/14 + 27/48 = 81/16
In mixed form: 51/16
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