Add 63/48 and 42/9
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 4 6/9
63/48 + 42/9 is 287/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
63/48 = 63 × 3/48 × 3 = 189/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
42/9 = 42 × 16/9 × 16 = 672/144 - Add the two like fractions:
189/144 + 672/144 = 189 + 672/144 = 861/144 - 861/144 simplified gives 287/48
- So, 63/48 + 42/9 = 287/48
In mixed form: 547/48
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