Add 63/48 and 8/35
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 8/35
63/48 + 8/35 is 863/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
8/35 = 8 × 48/35 × 48 = 384/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1680 + 384/1680 = 2205 + 384/1680 = 2589/1680 - 2589/1680 simplified gives 863/560
- So, 63/48 + 8/35 = 863/560
In mixed form: 1303/560
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