Add 63/28 and 7/48
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 7/48
63/28 + 7/48 is 115/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
63/28 = 63 × 12/28 × 12 = 756/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336 - Add the two like fractions:
756/336 + 49/336 = 756 + 49/336 = 805/336 - 805/336 simplified gives 115/48
- So, 63/28 + 7/48 = 115/48
In mixed form: 219/48
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