Add 63/14 and 9/48, Solve 4 7/14 + 9/48 as a fraction

Add 63/14 and 9/48

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 9/48

63/14 + 9/48 is 75/16.

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,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336
Add the two like fractions:
1512/336 + 63/336 = 1512 + 63/336 = 1575/336
1575/336 simplified gives 75/16
So, 63/14 + 9/48 = 75/16
In mixed form: 411/16

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