Add 63/35 and 9/48
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 9/48
63/35 + 9/48 is 159/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
63/35 = 63 × 48/35 × 48 = 3024/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
9/48 = 9 × 35/48 × 35 = 315/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/1680 + 315/1680 = 3024 + 315/1680 = 3339/1680 - 3339/1680 simplified gives 159/80
- So, 63/35 + 9/48 = 159/80
In mixed form: 179/80
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